Lenovo Q200 Q200 Hardware Replacement Guide - Page 25

Important Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 15. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes a. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board. b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 16. On the new system board, release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and then pivot the retainer until it is fully open. Note: There will be a black plastic cover on the microprocessor retainer to protect the socket on the new system board. Remove the black plastic cover and place it on the microprocessor socket of the failing system board. 17. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. 22 Hardware Replacement Guide 31032756_HaWaii-HRG_EN.indd 22 2008.1.8 3:31:37 PM