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 46)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 54)
c. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 56)
d. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 60)
e. Speaker assembly (see
Speaker assembly on page 58)
f. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 63)
g. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 69)
h. Audio board (see
Audio board on page 80)
i. USB/power connector board (see
USB/power connector board on page 76)
j. System board (see
System board on page 77)
k. Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 81)
Remove the processor:
1. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise until you hear a click.
2. Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it.
NOTE: The gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon (4) embossed
on the processor socket when you install the processor.
Reverse this procedure to install the processor.
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