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 52), and then remove the following components:

Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 53)

Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 56)

WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 62)

Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 65)

Top cover (see Top cover on page 68)

System board (see System board on page 87)

Fan/heat sink assembly (see Fan/heat sink assembly on page 91)

Remove the processor:

1.Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to turn the processor locking screw one-half turn counterclockwise (2), until you hear a click.

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