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Processor
For a list of available processors, see
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the access panel
3.
Remove the front bezel
4.
If installed, remove the optical drive
5.
Remove the drive cage
6.
Remove the fan duct
7.
Remove the fan sink
8.
Unlatch the locking lever from the side of the processor socket and rotate the lever to its fully open
position (1).
9.
Lift the processor straight up and remove it (2).
CAUTION:
them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to replace the
system board.
The fan sink must be installed within 24 hours of installing the processor to prevent damage to the
processor's solder connections.
Reverse the removal procedure to install a new processor.
TIP:
When installing the processor, be sure to align the gold triangle printed on the corner of the processor
with the gold triangle printed on the system board next to the processor socket.
NOTE:
After installing a new processor onto the system board, update the system ROM to ensure that the
latest version of the BIOS is being used on the computer. The latest system BIOS can be found on the Web at:
http://www.hp.com/support.
Computer major components on page
(Access panel on page
(Front bezel on page
(Removing the drive cage on page
(Fan duct on page
(Fan sink on page
Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and handling
(Preparation for disassembly on page
17).
23).
(Removing the optical drive on page
28)
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37).
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