Replacing The Microprocessor (Types 7396, 7397, And 7398) - Lenovo 3000 J 7387 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the microprocessor (Types 7396, 7397, and 7398)

Note: A thermal grease syringe is required to complete the microprocessor
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installation. Make sure the grease syringe is available before beginning the
procedure. The FRU number for the thermal grease is 91P8835.
1. Remove the cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 114.
2. Lay the computer on the right side to make the system board and
microprocessor accessible.
3. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 87.
4. Remove the four screws securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system
board. Notice that there is a retention bracket on the back side of the system
board.
5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board.