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5 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw
counter-clockwise (1).
6 Remove the old processor from the system board (2).
7 Align pin 1 of the new processor (indicated by the gold arrow on the corner
of the processor) with the beveled corner of the processor socket.
The processor will easily fit into the socket if you oriented it properly.
8 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the lock screw 180° clockwise to secure
the processor in place.
9 Apply just enough thermal grease to evenly coat the surface of the processor
die.
10 Reinstall the cooling assembly by performing steps 10 – 11 of the “Replacing
the cooling assembly” procedure on page 70.
11 Reinstall the system board by performing steps 19 and 20 of the “Replacing
the system board” procedure on page 67.
12 Reconnect the LCD, USB board and Bluetooth module cables to their system
board connectors.
13 Reinstall the Bluetooth module by performing step 7 of the “Replacing the
Bluetooth module” procedure on page 65.
14 Reinstall the USB board by performing steps 8 – 9 of the “Replacing the
USB board” procedure on page 63.
15 Reinstall the keyboard by performing steps 21 – 24 of the “Replacing the
keyboard” procedure on page 53.
16 Reinstall the palm rest module by performing steps 14 – 17 of the “Replacing
the palm rest module” procedure on page 48.