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 49).

2.Remove the access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 50).

3.Remove the heat sink (Heat sink on page 82).

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

5.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.

Reverse the removal procedure to install a new processor.

NOTE: After installing a new processor onto the system board, update the system ROM to ensure that the latest version of the BIOS is being used on the computer. The latest system BIOS can be found on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files.

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