Removing The Cpu - NEC Versa E3100 Disassembly Manual

Removing the CPU

To remove the CPU first remove the main board (see Removing Main Board) then perform the
following steps:
1. Disconnect Fan connection and remove the CPU Heat sink screws in descending order
(5 4 3 2 1), then lift up the CPU heat sink + Fan as shown in Fig. 26.
2. Use flat screwdriver to unlock the CPU from the CPU socket and lift up the CPU carefully
as shown in Fig 27
Fig. 26 Removing the screws and fan connector
Fig. 27 Removing the CPU
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