Processor
NOTE: The processor spare part kit includes thermal material.
Description Spare part number
Intel Core™2 Quad Q9100 2.26-GHz with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507947-001
Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 2.00-GHz with 12-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507948-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9800 2.93-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507951-001
Intel Core2 Duo T9550 2.66-GHz with 6-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507953-001
Intel Core2 Duo P8700 2.53-GHz with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507960-001
Intel Core2 Duo P8600 2.40-GHz with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507963-001
Intel Core2 Duo P7450 2.13-GHz with 3-MB L2 cache and 1066-MHz FSB 507965-001
Intel Core2 Duo T6600 2.20-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB 513593-001
Intel Core2 Duo T6400 2.00-GHz with 2-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB 513592-001
Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 2.00-GHz with 1-MB L2 cache and 800-MHz FSB 513599-001
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 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 43).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 48).
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 44).
c. Switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 57).
d. Speaker assembly (see
Speaker assembly on page 62).
e. Display assembly (see
Display assembly on page 64).
f. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 74).
g. USB board (see
USB board on page 83).
h. System board (see
System board on page 79).
i. Fan/heat sink assembly (see
Fan/heat sink assembly on page 89).
Remove the processor:
1. Turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn counterclockwise until you hear a click.
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