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7. Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module.
8. Then remove the CPU thermal module.
NOTE: Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. Start from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you
reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screws as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you
average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well.
9. Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver.
10. Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3. Pop out the wireless LAN card.
4. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae.
5. Then remove the wireless LAN card from the main unit.