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2. Remove the storage drive or PCI Express card. See "Replacing the storage drive" on page 26 or
"Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card adapter" on page 29.
3. Remove the internal speaker if necessary. See "Replacing the internal speaker" on page 31.
4. Remove the system fan. See "Replacing the system fan" on page 33.
5. Remove the heat sink. See "Replacing the heat sink" on page 34.
6. Replace the microprocessor.
Notes:
• Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
• 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.
Figure 54. Unlocking the microprocessor socket retainer
Figure 55. Pivoting the microprocessor socket upward
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