Service Manual

Removing the processor

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information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

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working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow

the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

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Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover.

2 Remove the top cover.

3 Remove the processor fan.

4 Remove the processor heat sink.

Procedure

1 Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it

from the tab.

2 Extend the release lever completely and open the processor cover.