Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 Hardware Maintenance Manual page 128
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 103.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See "Locating
parts on the system board" on page 34.
5. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly" on page 116.
Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it
does not get in contact with anything.
6. Lift the small handle
Figure 32. Accessing the microprocessor
7. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Figure 33. Removing the microprocessor
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to release the microprocessor
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secured on the system board.
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