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Figure 22. Removing the microprocessor
6. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position.
7. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor.
8. Hold the new microprocessor by its sides and align the small triangle on one corner of the new
microprocessor with the corresponding small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor socket.
9. Lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket on the system board.
10. Lower the small handle to secure the new microprocessor in the socket.
11. Reinstall the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 22.
12. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 40.
Replacing the power supply assembly
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre
Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the
following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certication.
DANGER
Hazardous moving parts. Keep ngers and other body parts away.
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