Processor

Description

Spare part number

 

 

AMD A10-5800B, 3.8 GHz, 4-MB L2 cache (100-W), HD 7660D

703598-001

 

 

AMD A8-5500B, 3.2 GHz, 4-MB L2 cache (65-W), HD 7560D

703601-001

 

 

AMD A6-5400B, 3.6 GHz, 4-MB L2 cache (65-W), HD 7540D

703600-001

 

 

AMD A4-5300B, 3.4 GHz, 4-MB L2 cache (65-W), HD 7480D

703599-001

 

 

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 92).

2.Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 93).

3.Remove the fan duct (Fan duct on page 122).

4.Remove the front fan assembly (Front Fan Assembly on page 123).

5.Remove the heat sink (Heat sink on page 129).

6.Rotate the locking lever to its full open position (1).

7.Carefully lift the processor from the socket (2).

CAUTION: Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and handling them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to replace the system board.

The heat sink must be installed within 24 hours of installing the processor to prevent damage to the processor’s solder connections.

Figure 7-46Removing the processor

To replace the processor, reverse the removal procedures.

Processor 131