Removing The Thermal Module; Removing The Processor; Installing The Processor - Acer Aspire 3010 SERIES Service Manual

Removing the Thermal Module

1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50.
2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54.
3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61.
4. See "Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan" on page 61.
5. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.
6. Then remove the thermal module.

Removing the Processor

1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50.
2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 54.
3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61.
4. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 61.
5. See "Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan" on page 61.
6. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 62.
7. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video
shows after you remove the CPU.

Installing the Processor

1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50.
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