19.Slide the system board toward the rear of the computer until the front latch snaps into position.
20.Reconnect the cables that were disconnected from the system board. Make sure all cables are routed correctly. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 4.
21.Reinstall the PCI riser assembly and adapters.
22.Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 34.
Replacing the microprocessor
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or the HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/ support.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
Important
Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
Important
Turn off your computer for at least one hour before removing the microprocessor to allow the thermal grease between the microprocessor and the heat sink time to cool down.
14Hardware Replacement Guide
