HP Sprout Pro G2 Maintenance & Service Guide - Page 56

Processor

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Processor 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 23). 2. Remove the rear covers (see Removing the rear covers from the computer on page 24). 3. Remove the memory cover (see Memory on page 29). 4. Separate the computer from the column (see Separating the computer from the column on page 41). 5. Remove the system board cover (see System board cover on page 43). 6. Remove the heat sink (see Heat sink on page 45). 7. Rotate the locking lever to its full open position (1). CAUTION: Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and handling them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to replace the system board. 8. Raise and rotate the microprocessor retainer to its fully open position (2). 9. Lift the processor (3) straight up and remove it. NOTE: After installing a new processor onto the system board, update the system ROM to ensure that the latest version of the BIOS is being used on the computer. The latest system BIOS can be found on the Web at: http://www.hp.com. 46 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

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Processor
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer
on page
23
).
2.
Remove the rear covers (see
Removing the rear covers from the computer
on page
24
).
3.
Remove the memory cover (see
Memory
on page
29
).
4.
Separate the computer from the column (see
Separating the computer from the column
on page
41
).
5.
Remove the system board cover (see
System board cover
on page
43
).
6.
Remove the heat sink (see
Heat sink
on page
45
).
7.
Rotate the locking lever to its full open position
(1)
.
CAUTION:
Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and handling
them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to replace the
system board.
8.
Raise and rotate the microprocessor retainer to its fully open position
(2)
.
9.
Lift the processor
(3)
straight up and remove it.
NOTE:
After installing a new processor onto the system board, update the system ROM to ensure that the
latest version of the BIOS is being used on the computer. The latest system BIOS can be found on the Web at:
.
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Chapter 4
Removal and Replacement Procedures