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4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 60).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 61)
b.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 66)
c.Speakers (see Speakers on page 69)
d.Palm rest (see Palm rest on page 71)
e.Top cover (see Top cover on page 84)
Remove the processor:
1.Position the computer
2.Use a
3.Lift the processor (2) straight up and remove it.
NOTE: When you install the processor, the gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle (4) embossed on the processor socket.
Reverse this procedure to install the processor.
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