HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite User Manual

To remove the processor:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 33).
2. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 34).
3. Remove the right and left rear panels (see
Rear panels on page 46).
4. Remove the left cap (see
Left cap on page 60).
5. Remove the right cap (see
Right cap on page 66).
6. Remove the rear logo cover (see
Rear logo cover on page 71).
7. Remove the rear main frame (see
Main rear frame on page 74).
8. Remove the system board shield (see
System board shield on page 76).
9. Remove the fan sink (see
Fan Sink (Thermal Module) on page 84).
10. Rotate the locking lever to its full open position (1).
11. Lift the processor cover (2).
12. Carefully lift the processor from the socket (3).
CAUTION: Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and
handling them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to
replace the system board.
CAUTION: The heat sink must be installed within 24 hours of installing the processor to
prevent damage to the processor’s solder connections.
Figure 7-62 Removing the processor
86 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures

HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite Specifications

General

RAM	Up to 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional
Touchscreen	Yes
Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7
Display	23-inch diagonal widescreen LCD with LED backlight
Storage	Up to 1 TB Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
Chipset	Intel Q67 Express
Audio	Integrated high-definition audio
Webcam	Integrated 2 MP webcam
Ports	USB 2.0, RJ-45, audio in/out
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi