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Installation and Service Guide
Replacing Parts
To remove a CPU
1
Access and open the E-35A (see
).
2
Remove the motherboard components (see
3
Remove the motherboard from the chassis (see
Place the motherboard on a flat, antistatic surface.
4
Remove the CPU fan cable from motherboard CPU FAN connector (J16)).
5
Remove the CPU cooling assembly:
•
Loosen the four screws that secure the cooling assembly to the motherboard. Partially loosen all the screws
before loosening any one screw all the way.
•
Lift the cooling assembly off the CPU socket and set it aside.
Figure 34:
Removing the CPU cooling assembly
6
Unlock the CPU socket lever and raise it into the open position (flex the lever away from the retention post, and
then raise it).
Caution:
Be aware that both the cooling assembly and the CPU may be very hot. You may need to allow the
components to cool before you attempt to remove them.
1
Loosen each screw to this position
2
Screw (x4)
2
1
