Processor
NOTE: The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description Spare part number
Intel Quad Core i7-4910MQ 2.90-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.90-GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 8.0-MB L3
cache, 47 W)
778693-001
Intel Quad Core i7-4810MQ 2.80-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.80-GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 47 W)
778692-001
Intel Quad Core i7-4710MQ 2.50-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.50-GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 6.0-MB L3
cache, 47 W)
773212-001
Intel Quad Core i7-4610M 3.00-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.70-GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 4.0-MB L3
cache, 37 W)
765141-001
Intel Dual Core i5-4340M 2.90-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.60-GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3
cache, 37 W)
765142-001
Intel Dual Core i5-4210M 2.60-GHz (SC turbo up to 3.20-GHz) processor (1600-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3
cache, 37 W)
768420-001
Before removing the processor, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see 
Battery on page 44), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see 
Service cover on page 45)
b. Hard drive (see 
Hard drive on page 46)
c. Optical drive (see 
Optical drive on page 48)
d. Keyboard (see 
Keyboard on page 57)
e. Top cover (see 
Top cover on page 65)
f. Fan/heat sink assembly (see 
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 81)
Remove the processor:
1. Use a Torx8 screw driver (1) to turn the processor locking screw one-half turn counterclockwise (2),
until you hear a click.
84 Chapter 6   Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts