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Replacing the microprocessor
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off
the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
To replace the microprocessor, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the
computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 90.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the microprocessor. See "Computer components" on page 31.
5. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board.
6. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly" on page 109.
Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it
does not get in contact with anything.
7. Lift the small handle
Figure 34. Accessing the microprocessor
8. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Notes:
• Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
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and open the retainer
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to access the microprocessor
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