Specifications
2. Lift the processor (3) straight up, and remove it.
NOTE: The gold triangle (4) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon embossed
on the processor socket when you install the processor.
Reverse this procedure to install the processor.
Power connector cable
Description Spare part number
Power connector cable (includes bracket) 676645-001
Before removing the power connector cable, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:
a. Service door (see
Service door on page 35)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 36)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 39)
d. WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 43)
e. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 46)
f. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 49)
g. System board (see
System board on page 56)
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