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Replacing the microprocessor

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56 78 34 Figure 36. Installing the heat sink fan duct What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 57. Replacing the microprocessor Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" on page v. This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. To replace the microprocessor, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 30. 3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly" on page 48. Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it does not get in contact with anything. 4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 12. Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware 51

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Figure 36. Installing the heat sink fan duct
What to do next:
•
To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
•
To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 57.
Replacing the microprocessor
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five
minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
To replace the microprocessor, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 30.
3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 48.
Note:
Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it
does not get in contact with anything.
4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See “Locating
parts on the system board” on page 12.
Chapter 5
.
Installing or replacing hardware
51