Processor

Removal and replacement procedures

✎The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.

Description	Spare part number

AMD Turion Ultra Dual-Core 35W M600 processor (2.4-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s	576254-001
HyperTransport speed)

AMD Turion Dual-Core 35W M520 processor (2.3-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s HyperTransport	583055-001
speed)

AMD Turion Dual-Core 35W M500 processor (2.2-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.6 GT/s HyperTransport	576253-001
speed)

AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 35W M320 processor (2.1 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.2 GT/s	576252-001
HyperTransport speed)

AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 35W M300 processor (2.0-GHz, 1-MB L2 cache, 3.2 GT/s	578024-001
HyperTransport speed)

AMD Sempron X2 Single-Core 25W M100 processor (2.0-GHz, 512-KB L2 cache, 3.2 GT/s	576251-001
HyperTransport speed)

Before removing the processor, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 4-8)

b.Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-10)

c.RTC battery (see “RTC battery” on page 4-12)

d.WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-14)

e.Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-20)

f.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-21)

g.Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-24)

h.Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-26)

i.Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-28)

j.Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-36)

k.System board (see “System board” on page 4-48)

l.Fan/heat sink assembly (see “Fan/heat sink assembly or heat sink” on page 4-52)

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