Processor
Removing the processor
CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (for 65 W processors) or the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (for
125 W processors), whichever is applicable.
About this task
NOTE: The processor may still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing
it.
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 80. Removing the processor
Steps
1. Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
2. Lift the lever upward and lift open the processor cover.
3. Gently remove the processor from the processor socket (CPU).
CAUTION:
When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects
to fall on the pins in the socket.
Installing the processor
CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 109
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