Processor
NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
Description Spare part number
Intel Core i7 processors, quad-core
i7-2860QM, 2.50-GHz (Turbo up to 3.60) processor 8-MB L3 cache, 8 threads 666175-002
i7-2820QM, 2.30-GHz (Turbo up to 3.40) processor 8-MB L3 cache, 8 threads 657414-001
i7-2760QM, 2.40-GHz (Turbo up to 3.50) processor 6-MB L3 cache, 8 threads 666174-002
i7-2720QM, 2.20-GHz (Turbo up to 3.30) processor 6-MB L3 cache, 8 threads 657413-001
i7-2670QM, 2.20-GHz (Turbo up to 3.10) processor 6-MB L3 cache, 8 threads (not configurable
with iAMT)
665116-002
i7-2630QM, 2.00-GHz (Turbo up to 2.90) processor 6-MB L3 cache, 8 threads (not configurable
with iAMT)
657412-001
Intel Core i7 processor, dual-core
i7-2640M, 2.80-GHz (Turbo up to 3.40) processor 3-MB L3 cache, 8 threads 666173-002
i7-2620M, 2.70-GHz (Turbo up to 3.40) processor 4-MB L3 cache, 4 threads 657411-001
Intel Core i5 processors, dual-core
i5-2540M, 2.60-GHz (Turbo up to 3.30) processor 3-MB L3 cache, 4 threads 657410-001
i5-2520M, 2.50-GHz (Turbo up to 3.20) processor 3-MB L3 cache, 4 threads 657409-001
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 48).
5. Remove the service access cover (see
Service access cover on page 50).
6. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 60)
b. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 65)
c. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 67)
d. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 71)
e. Video card fan/heat sink assembly (see
Video card fan/heat sink assembly on page 84)
f. Processor heat sink (see
Processor heat sink on page 86)
90 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
