Replacing the microprocessor, Replacing, Microprocessor – Lenovo THINKCENTRE 6396 User Manual
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Replacing
the
microprocessor
This
section
provides
instructions
on
how
to
replace
the
microprocessor.
1.
Open
the
computer
cover.
See
2.
Locate
the
microprocessor.
See
3.
Remove
the
four
screws
securing
the
heat
sink
to
the
retention
module
on
the
system
board
and
lift
the
heat
sink
off
the
system
board.
4.
Disengage
the
microprocessor
from
the
system
board
socket
by
pivoting
the
small
handle
upward
until
it
is
in
the
vertical
position.
5.
Lift
the
microprocessor
straight
up
and
out
of
the
socket.
Notes:
a.
Your
microprocessor
and
socket
might
look
different
than
the
one
illustrated.
b.
Note
the
orientation
of
the
microprocessor
in
the
socket.
Look
for
the
small
triangle
on
one
corner
of
the
microprocessor.
This
is
important
when
reinstalling
the
microprocessor
on
the
system
board.
c.
Do
not
drop
anything
onto
the
microprocessor
socket
while
it
is
exposed.
The
socket
pins
must
be
kept
as
clean
as
possible.
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