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Replacing the microprocessor

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9. Follow the sequence 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 on the heat sink assembly to tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board, as shown in Figure 27 "Loosing the four screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board" on page 90. 10. Reinstall the system board shield. See "Removing and reinstalling the system board shield" on page 86. 11. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 109. Replacing the microprocessor Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the Safety , Warranty, and Setup Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety , Warranty, and Setup Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly 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. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 79. 4. Locate the microprocessor on the system board. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 66. 5. Remove the system board shield. See "Removing and reinstalling the system board shield" on page 86. 6. Remove the heat sink assembly to gain access to the microprocessor. See "Replacing the heat sink assembly" on page 89. 7. Press the small handle 1 to open the retainer 2 to access the microprocessor 3 . Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs 91

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9. Follow the sequence
1
,
2
,
3
,
4
on the heat sink assembly to tighten the four screws to secure the heat
sink assembly to the system board, as shown in Figure 27 “Loosing the four screws that secure the heat
sink assembly to the system board” on page 90.
10. Reinstall the system board shield. See “Removing and reinstalling the system board shield” on page 86.
11. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 109.
Replacing the microprocessor
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety
information” in the
Safety , Warranty, and Setup Guide
that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of
the
Safety , Warranty, and Setup Guide
, go to:
This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and fan assembly 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. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and
gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 79.
4. Locate the microprocessor on the system board. See “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 66.
5. Remove the system board shield. See “Removing and reinstalling the system board shield” on page 86.
6. Remove the heat sink assembly to gain access to the microprocessor. See “Replacing the heat sink
assembly” on page 89.
7. Press the small handle
1
to open the retainer
2
to access the microprocessor
3
.
Chapter 9
.
Replacing FRUs
91