Owners Manual

Table Of Contents
Removing the CPU
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
a. side cover
b. air shroud
c. processor heat sink module
3. To remove the central processing unit (CPU):
a. Hold the processor heat sink module upside down.
b. Pry the two processor carrier latchs [1] from the processor heat sink module.
c. Press the other two carrier latchs [2] of the processor carrier and remove it from the slot in the heat sink.
d. Use a torx screwdriver to pry the CPU off the processor heat sink module. Place the blade between the clip and the
CPU.
NOTE: A flatbed screwdriver or plastic scribe can also be used as well.
e. Unlatch the CPU from the two keying latches on the processor carrier and gently lift the CPU.
NOTE: Avoid touching the CPU contacts with your fingers.
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