Processor
NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
Description Spare part number
Intel Core 2 Duo processors:
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T7700 2.40-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)
446894-001
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T7500 2.20-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)
446893-001
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T7300 2.00-GHz processor (4-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)
446892-001
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T7100 1.80-GHz processor (2-MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB)
446891-001
Intel Celeron M processors:
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550 2.00-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB)
446889-001
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540 1.86-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache, 533-MHz FSB) 446888-001
Before removing the processor, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 35).
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 36)
b.
Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 42)
c.
Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 44)
d.
Speaker (see
Speaker on page 48)
e.
Display lid switch module (see
Display lid switch module on page 49)
f.
Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 50)
g.
Top cover (see
Top cover on page 54)
h.
System board (see
System board on page 60)
Remove the processor:
1.
Turn the system board upside down, with the USB connectors toward you.
2. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise
until you hear a click.
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