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Removing
the
microprocessor
Important
Before
you
install
or
remove
any
component,
read
“Important
safety
information”
on
page
v.
These
precautions
and
guidelines
will
help
you
work
safely.
Attention:
If
your
computer
has
been
turned
off
for
a
long
period
of
time
the
thermal
grease
between
the
microprocessor
heat
sink
and
the
microprocessor
might
not
allow
them
to
be
separated
easily.
In
this
case
turn
on
your
computer
for
a
few
minutes
to
soften
the
grease.
To
remove
the
microprocessor,
do
the
following:
1.
Turn
off
the
computer
and
disconnect
the
power
cord
from
the
electrical
outlet
and
from
the
computer.
2.
Open
the
cover.
See
“Opening
the
cover”
on
page
10.
3.
Rotate
the
drive
bay
assembly
upward
to
gain
access
to
the
microprocessor.
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User
Guide