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Note: Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is
toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board.
toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board.
9. Follow the following sequence to install the four screws to secure the new heat sink and fan assembly.
Do not over-tighten the screws.
a. Partially tighten screw
1
, then fully tighten screw
2
, and then fully tighten screw
1
.
b. Partially tighten screw
3
, then fully tighten screw
4
, and then fully tighten screw
3
.
10. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the system
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64.
Replacing the microprocessor
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
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 microprocessor.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five
minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
To replace the microprocessor, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 32.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See “Locating
5. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 48.
Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it
does not get in contact with anything.
does not get in contact with anything.
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