Lenovo 5042, 4163, 5046 manual Accessing the microprocessor

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4. Lift the small handle

1

to release the microprocessor

2

secured on the system board.

Figure 21. Accessing the microprocessor

5.Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket, as shown in Figure 22 “Removing the microprocessor” on page 27.

Notes:

a.Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.

b.Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can look for the small triangle 1 on one corner of the microprocessor. This is important when installing the new microprocessor on the system board.

c.Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom.

d.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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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewPower supply System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Security featuresPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsPreinstalled operating system Software overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemThinkVantage Client Security Solution Product RecoveryThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Password ManagerLocations Power ManagerThinkVantage System Update Fingerprint SoftwareLocating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Front connector, control, and indicator locationsConnector Description Locating components Locating parts on the system boardLocating internal drives System board part locationsDrive bay locations ThinkCentre User Guide Installing external options Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverGo to Completing the parts replacement on Accessing the system board components and drives Pivoting the drive bay assembly upwardInstalling or replacing a PCI card Lowering the drive bay assemblyRemoving the PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module What to do nextRemoving the memory module Replacing the battery Installing the memory moduleReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the old batteryRemoving the heat sink fan duct Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly Installing the heat sink fan duct Replacing the microprocessorAccessing the microprocessor Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the microprocessorRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive screwsSlide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Installing a new optical drive Connecting a Sata optical drive Replacing the hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assembly Installing the hard disk driveRemoving the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the keyboardKeyboard connectors Replacing the mouseCompleting the parts replacement Reinstalling the computer coverIntegrated cable lock Basic security featuresObtaining device drivers PadlockPassword protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CmosInstalling or replacing hardware ThinkCentre User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Click the Restore your system from a backup iconCreating and using a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Viewing or changing settings Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator password Password considerationsPower-on password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceViewing or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS Optical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse Retainer ring Ball Plastic rollers Ball cage Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsThinkVantage Productivity Center Access HelpSafety and warranty Lenovo WelcomeUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex CRUKeyboard replacing Lenovo Customer Support Center Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22719

5042, 4163, 5046 specifications

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