HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite Maintenance & Service Manual page 94

To remove the processor:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2. Remove the stand (see
3. Remove the right and left rear panels (see
4. Remove the left cap (see
5. Remove the right cap (see
6. Remove the rear logo cover (see
7. Remove the rear main frame (see
8. Remove the system board shield (see
9. Remove the fan sink (see
10. Rotate the locking lever to its full open position (1).
11. Lift the processor cover (2).
12. Carefully lift the processor from the socket (3).
CAUTION:
handling them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to
replace the system board.
CAUTION:
prevent damage to the processor's solder connections.
Figure 7-62
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Stand on page
Left cap on page
Right cap on page
Rear logo cover on page
Main rear frame on page
Fan Sink (Thermal Module) on page
Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and
The heat sink must be installed within 24 hours of installing the processor to
Removing the processor
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page
34).
Rear panels on page
60).
66).
71).
74).
System board shield on page
46).
76).
84).
33).