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Processor and heat sink replacement (trained technician only)

Follow the instruction in this section to remove or install a processor or a heat sink.

Important
  • This task must be operated by trained technicians that are certified by Lenovo Service. Do no attempt to remove or install the part without proper training and qualification.
  • Before replacing a processor, check the current PSB fuse policy. (Lenovo service technician only) See Service process before replacement at Service process for updating PSB fuse state.
  • After replacing a processor, ensure that the processor fuse status is expected without unexpected XCC event logs. (Lenovo service technician only) See Service process after replacing a processor at Service process for updating PSB fuse state.
Attention
  • Before reusing a processor or heat sink, make sure you use Lenovo proven alcohol cleaning pad and thermal grease.
  • Each processor socket must always contain a cover or a processor. When replacing a processor, protect the empty processor socket with a cover.
  • Do not touch the processor socket or processor contacts. Processor-socket contacts are very fragile and easily damaged. Contaminants on the processor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures.
  • Do not allow the thermal grease on the processor or heat sink to come in contact with anything. Contact with any surface can compromise the thermal grease, rendering it ineffective. Thermal grease can damage components, such as the electrical connectors in the processor socket.
  • Remove a heat sink
    Follow instructions in this section to remove a heat sink. This task requires a Torx T20 driver. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.
  • Remove a processor
    Follow instructions in this section to remove a processor. This task requires a Torx T20 driver. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.
  • Install a processor
    Follow instructions in this section to install a processor. This task requires a Torx T20 driver. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.
  • Install a heat sink
    Follow the instructions in this section to install a heat sink. This task requires a Torx T20 driver. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.