Northbridge chip heat plate
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Before removing the Northbridge chip heat plate, 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 48).
5.Remove the service access cover (see Service access cover on page 50).
6.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 60)
b.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 65)
c.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 67)
d.Top cover (see Top cover on page 71)
Remove the Northbridge chip heat plate:
1.Position the computer
2.Remove the two Phillips M2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the Northbridge chip heat plate to the system board.
Component replacement procedures 101
