8. Lift the processor (3) straight up and remove it.
CAUTION: Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and handling
them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to replace the
system board.
The heat sink must be installed within 24 hours of installing the processor to prevent damage to the
processor’s solder connections.
NOTE: After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure
that the latest version of the BIOS is being used on the computer. The latest system BIOS can be found on the
Web at: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html.
System board
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 19).
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 20).
3. Remove the rotating fan duct (Rotating fan duct on page 49).
4. Remove the fan sink duct (Fan sink duct on page 50).
5. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position (Rotating the drive cage on page 32).
6. When replacing the system board, make sure the following components are removed from the defective
system board and installed on the replacement system board:
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Memory modules (Memory on page 24)
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Expansion cards (Expansion card on page 27)
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Fan sink (Fan sink on page 56)
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Processor (Processor on page 57)
7. Disconnect all data and power cables from the system board.
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