How hard is it to change the processor on a 770?

Older ThinkPads.. from the 600, the 7xx, the iSeries, 300, 500, the Transnote and, of course, the 701
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How hard is it to change the processor on a 770?

#1 Post by landsmarra » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:08 pm

I took off the palmrest/keyboard but wasn't quite sure how to remove the metal shield beneath that. I assumed the processor is on top and not on the bottom...

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#2 Post by vanaya » Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:10 pm

If you need the manual to disassemble your lappy look at this FAQ.
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#3 Post by pkiff » Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:14 pm

And just so you know, there is a fair amount of disassembly involved in replacing a 770 series CPU. An inexperienced person can do it, but you have to be patient and careful. I would set aside 2-3 hours if you've never done it before.

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#4 Post by landsmarra » Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:33 pm

Hmmm, not for the meek it looks like :D

Thanks for the info!

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