Removing The Thermal Module; Removing The Processor - Acer Aspire 1610 Series Service Manual

5. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate.

Removing the Thermal Module

1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48.
2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52.
3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53.
4. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 59.
5. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 59.
6. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.
7. Then remove the thermal module.

Removing the Processor

1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48.
2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52.
3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59.
4. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 59.
5. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 59.
6. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 60.
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.
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