Removal and replacement procedures

Processor

✎The processor spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Intel Core i7-820QM 1.73-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 3.06 GHz)

583053-001

Intel Core i7-720QM 1.60-GHz processor (SC turbo up to 2.80 GHz)

586170-001

 

 

Before removing the processor, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

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 4-7).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-8)

b.Mass storage device (see “Mass storage device” on page 4-10)

c.TV tuner module (see “TV tuner module” on page 4-13)

d.Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 4-16)

e.WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 4-17)

f.Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 4-21)

g.Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page 4-23)

h.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 4-27)

i.Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 4-33)

j.Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 4-34)

k.Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 4-41)

l.System board (see “System board” on page 4-48)

m.Fan/heat sink assembly (see “Fan/heat sink assembly” on page 4-60)

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