CAUTION:
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly.
The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
CAUTION:
When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
11. Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTE:
If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will
receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
NOTE:
The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
3. Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the processor module is positioned correctly.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw.
4. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board.
5. Replace the heat sink (see
Replacing the Heat
6. Follow the instructions from
7. Replace the display assembly (see
8. Replace the keyboard (see
9. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see
10. Replace the memory module(s) (see
11. Replace the module cover (see
12. Replace the battery (see
Replacing the
CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
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Begin.
Sink).
step 8
to
step 11
in
Replacing the Top
Replacing the Display
Assembly).
Replacing the
Keyboard).
Replacing the Palm-Rest
Replacing the Memory
Module(s)).
Replacing the Module
Cover).
Battery).
Cover.
Assembly).