Processor
NOTE: All processor spare part kits include replacement thermal material.
Description Spare part number
AMD A8-3500M APU (2.4-GHz/1.5-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache) 653350-001
AMD A6-3400M APU (2.3-GHz/1.4-GHz, 4-MB L2 cache) 653349-001
AMD A4-3300M APU (2.5-GHz/1.9-GHz, 2-MB L2 cache) 653348-001
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 40).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Bottom door (see
Bottom door on page 42).
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 45)
c. Optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 43)
d. WLAN module (see
WLAN/Bluetooth combo card on page 51)
e. WWAN module (see
WWAN module on page 49)
f. Fan (see
Fan on page 80)
g. Heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 82)
h. Keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 56)
i. Top cover (see
Top cover on page 58)
j. System board (see
System board on page 75)
k. Fan (see
Fan on page 80)
l. Heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 82)
Remove the processor:
1. Position the computer upside-down with the front toward you.
2. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the processor locking screw (1) one-half turn
counterclockwise until you hear a click.
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