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Removing the CPU
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
3. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64
4. See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64
5. See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64
6. Release the screw counter clockwise by using a flat screwdriver.
7. Remove the CPU and then secure the screw clockwise to lock the socket.
NOTE: When you reinstall the CPU back to its socket, please put it back with the triangle mark this side as
shown here.
Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63
5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64
6. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board, and the cover switch cable and the microphone
cable from the main board