Toshiba Qosmio X500 Maintenance Manual

Replacement Procedures
4. Unlock the CPU by rotating the cam on the CPU socket 120 degrees to the
counterclockwise with a flat-blade screwdriver.
5. Remove the CPU.
Figure 4-19-2 Remove the CPU
Installing the CPU
The following describes the procedure for installing the CPU (see Figure 4-19-3)
1. Check that the mark of cam is in the unlocking position.
2. Attach the CPU to the correct position in the CPU socket.
3. Fix the CPU by rotating the cam 120 degrees to the clockwise with a flat-blade
screwdriver.
4. If there is already silicon grease on the CPU, clean it with a cloth.
Using a special applicator, apply silicon grease so that the CPU chip on the CPU is
completely covered.
5. Please apply 0.1cc silicon grease (Shinetsu 7762) for each repair. And apply
Thermal pad for N-bridge, VGA&V-RAM for each repair
NOTE: Apply the silicon grease enough to cover the chip surface using the special
applicator. Thermal pad is fixed for each one, no need special applicator.
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Toshiba Qosmio X500 Specifications

General

Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M
Display Size	18.4 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Storage	500GB HDD
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
HDMI	Yes
Processor	Intel Core i7
Optical Drive	Blu-ray Disc drive
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11n
Battery	Lithium-ion battery (various capacities)
Weight	10.1 lbs
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR3