Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 CPU Replacement

ID: 32033

Description:

Steps:

  1. Lay the computer down on its side as shown.
  2. Remove the two 14mm screws shown. The screws are loose enough to unscrew with your hands.
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  3. Gently slide the side panel straight back and remove from the computer.
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  4. Using the Phillips #00 Precision screwdriver, unscrew the four 12mm screws that hold the fan in place.
  5. Be careful not to strip the screws.
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  6. Unplug the fan from the motherboard by gently pulling out the single plug. Then lift the fan up and out of the computer.
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  7. Loosen the four screws that hold the heat sink in place using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
  8. The screws do not come all the way out of the heat sink
  9. Pull the heat sink straight up to remove it.
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  10. Remove the 2 8mm screws holding the CPU cover using a Torx #20 screwdriver.
  11. Remove the 11 mm screw using a Torx #20 screwdriver.
  12. Remove the cover and remove the CPU by gently pulling upward.
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