Compaq F500 Laptop User Manual


 
Processor
NOTE: All processor spare part kits include thermal paste.
Desription Spare part number
AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology TL-52 1.6-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache) 431372-001
AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology TL-50 1.6-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache) 431371-001
AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology MK-36 2.0-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache) 437803-001
Mobile AMD Sempron 3500+ 1.8-GHz processor (1-MB L2 cache) 434414-001
Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+ 1.8-GHz processor (512-KB L2 cache) 431375-001
Before removing the processor, 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 cord.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 28).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 29)
b. Memory module compartment cover (see
Memory module on page 31)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 35)
d. Switch cover (see
Switch cover on page 37)
e. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 39)
f. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 43)
g. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 48)
h. System board (see
System board on page 54)
i. Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 57)
Remove the processor:
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise
until you hear a click.
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