User Guide

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Replacing Components in Your Gateway Profile 5
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Replacing the processor
Time to complete: 5 minutes
To replace the processor:
1 Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2 Remove the back panel of the computer by following the instructions in
“Replacing the back panel” on page 8.
3 Remove the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the blower assembly” on page 14.
Tips & Tricks For more stability, place your computer face down to
perform this procedure. Avoid scratching the computer
display by placing it on a towel or other non-abrasive
surface.