Processor
NOTE: All processor spare part kits include thermal material.
Description Spare part number
Intel Core i7 620M Dual Core processor (2.26-GHz, 4-Mb L3 cache) 587259-001
Intel Core i5 540M Dual Core processor (2.53-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache) 594188-001
Intel Core i5 520M Dual Core processor (2.40-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache) 594187-001
Intel Core i5 450M Dual Core processor (2.40-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache) 613585-001
Intel Core i5 430M Dual Core processor (2.26-GHz, 3-MB L3 cache) 597624-001
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 41).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see 
Hard drive on page 53)
b. WLAN module (see 
WLAN module on page 46)
c. WWAN module (see 
WWAN module on page 51)
d. Optical drive (see 
Optical drive on page 55)
e. Keyboard (see 
Keyboard on page 57)
f. Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 59)
g. Speaker assembly (see 
Speaker assembly on page 76)
h. Power connector cable (see 
Power connector cable on page 72)
i. USB board (see 
USB board on page 71)
j. Display assembly (see 
Display assembly on page 65)
k. System board (see 
System board on page 78)
l. Fan/heat sink assembly (see 
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 80)
Remove the processor:
1. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise until you hear a click.
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