Lenovo IdeaCentre Q700 - Manual (Page 39)

Chapter 7. Replacing hardware
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Replacing the CPU
To replace the CPU
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
2. Remove the CPU heat sink. Refer to steps 2 to 4 of the “Replacing the
CPU heat sink” section.
3. Lift the small handle and open the retainer .
Attention
Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor.
When handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
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