NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original heat sink is replaced. If the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2.Place the processor heat sink on the system board.
3.Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the processor heat sink).
4.Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket).
5.Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).
6.Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
7.Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see Replacing the Speakers).
8.Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
9.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
10.Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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.