Clevo D901C Removing the Processor

Disassembly
Removing the Processor 2 - 11
2.Disassembly
Removing the Processor
1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and RAM fan (page 2 - 9).
2. Locate the CPU heatsink and remove screws - from the heat sink in the order indicated on the label.
3. Disconnect the connector from the mainboard and lift the heat sink (Figure b) up off the computer.
4. Press down and hold the latch (with the latch held down you will be able to release it).
5. Move the latch and bracket fully in the direction indicated to unlock the CPU.
6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up out of the socket (Figure b).
7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU.
8. When re-inserting the CPU, pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE IT!).
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6. Heat Sink
10. CPU
•4 Screws
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c.
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e.
d.
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Caution
The heat sink, and CPU
area in general, con-
tains parts which are
subject to high temper-
atures. Allow the area
time to cool before re-
moving these parts.
Figure 7
Processor Removal
a. Remove the screws in
the order indicated and
b. Disconnect the connector
and remove the heat
sink.
c. Press and hold the latch.
d. Move the latch and
bracket fully in the direc-
tion to unlock the CPU.
e. Lift the CPU out of the
socket.