Toshiba A500D/PRO A500DPRO A500D 4.19 CPU and Thermal Module

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4.19 CPU and Thermal Module
Removing the CPU and Thermal Module
Remove the CPU and the CPU thermal module according to the following procedures and
Figures 4.34, 4.35.
CAUTION:
When removing the thermal module, keep the following in mind:
1. The thermal module can become very hot during operation. Be sure to let it cool down
before starting the repair work.
2. If you remove the CPU thermal module, please use soft cloth with alcohol to clean the
CPU and CPU thermal module. Reapply Shinetsu 7762 grease before installing the
CPU thermal module. If you use one new CPU thermal module, please make sure
remove the release paper first.
1. Remove four spring screws securing the thermal module according to the sequence
indicated in the Figure 4.34.
2. Remove the thermal module from the motherboard.
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Figure 4.34 Removing the Thermal Module spring screws
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