CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components

Replacing the processor

Tools you need to complete this task:

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Flat screwdriver

Non-marring plastic scribe

Additional materials you need to complete this task:

Soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol; or alcohol pad

Thermal grease

Screws removed during this task:

1 black M2×5 (hard drive)

1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)

3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover)

2 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinge - bottom)

2 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD panel hinge - top)

10 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - base side)

3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - top side)

1 black M2×4 (system board)

To replace the processor:

1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 47.

2Remove the cooling assembly by performing steps 27of the “Replacing the cooling assembly” procedure on page 89.

3Remove the barcode sticker on top of the processor.

Discrete model

UMA model

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Acer ENTJ78, ENTJ77, ENTJ75, ENTJ76 manual Replacing the processor

ENTJ78, ENTJ77, ENTJ76, ENTJ75 specifications

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