Removal
Side Cover
Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.
Slide the release latch to release the side cover from the computer.
Slide the side cover back and lift it off the chassis.
Processor fan and heat sink assembly
Processor
Identify the processor highlighted in blue.
Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
Lift the lever upward to lift the processor cover.
Gently lift the processor from the processor socket.
Install
Processor
Identify the processor location highlighted in blue.
Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position.
Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the socket and place it on the socket.
Once the processor is in place, lower the release lever and secure it under the tab on the processor cover.
Processor fan and heat sink assembly
Side Cover
Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the tabs on the side cover with the slots on the chassis.
Slide the side cover forward until you hear the latch click.