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HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement

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  1. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before starting, shut down the PC and disconnect sources of power.

    • Slide the battery disconnect hooks to eject the battery.

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  2. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the three screws shown.

    • Open the RAM door to expose the next screw.

    • Unscrew the final keyboard screw.

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  3. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard clips: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard clips: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard clips: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use a flathead or spudger to slide the clips toward the trackpad.

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  4. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Put the screen in a 180 degree position.

    • Gently pull the keyboard up at the display side.

    • Slide the keyboard to the display.

    • Flip the keyboard so the keys are touching the trackpad.

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  6. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Keyboard cable: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Fold the ribbon cable back so you can access the connection.

    • Pull the black part of the connector up to unlock the cable.

    • Pull the ribbon cable up to disconnect it.

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  7. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Power Button panel: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Power Button panel: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable that connects to the top panel and remove the second RAM stick.

    • Insert a flat head screwdriver into the holes circled and rotate 90 degrees to pop the plastic clips.

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  8. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the fan cable and unscrew the fan screws.

    • Lift the fan at the CPU side and slide it toward the CPU to free it.

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  9. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Cooler: step 8, image 1 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Cooler: step 8, image 2 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Cooler: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the cooler screws in the reverse order - 4 3 2 1.

    • Pry with a flathead to unstick the thermal pad on the chipset. (It can hold on pretty tight)

    • Pull the cooler up a bit on the CPU side, then rotate it as demonstrated in the second photo.

    • When the chipset pad has roughly reached the keyboard connector, pull it out in the direction of the coin cell battery.

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  10. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, CPU: step 9, image 1 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, CPU: step 9, image 2 of 3 HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, CPU: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flathead screwdriver to rotate the lock to the unlocked position.

    • Grab the CPU as shown. This way the pins are not likely to get bent.

    • Place the new CPU in the socket.

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  11. HP Compaq 6510b CPU Replacement, Alignment: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the "star" on the CPU is aligned with the socket.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. When you get to screwing on the CPU cooler, tighten them in numerical order. (1 2 3 4)

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