Hardware Replacement Guide
Replacing the CPU
Attention:
Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the
“Important safety information” in the
Safety and Warranty Guide
that was
included with your computer or in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual
(HMM)
for the computer. To obtain copies of the
Safety and Warranty Guide
or
HMM
, go to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com
To replace an CPU
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”.
3. Remove the system board. Refer to “Replacing the heat sink assembly”.
4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Refer to “Replacing the heat sink
assembly”.
5. To remove the microprocessor from the system board, lift the small handle
and open the retainer
.
Important:
Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When
handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
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