Microprocessor - Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50t Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removal steps

Microprocessor

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several
minutes until the computer is cool.
For access, do the followingr:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Computer cover" on page 44.
2. Remove the front bezel. See "Front bezel" on page 44.
3. Remove the drive bay assembly. See "Drive bay assembly" on page 47.
4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Heat sink and fan assembly" on page 65.
Removal steps
Notes:
• Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom.
• Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept
as clean as possible.
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