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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c - how to replace / upgrade the Processor.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, HDD Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, HDD Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, HDD Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Switch-off the Laptop and remove the battery.

    • The HDD/Memory Cover is held by 3x Phillips screws. Remove them.

    • Remove the Cover.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, Fan / Cooling System: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, Fan / Cooling System: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, Fan / Cooling System: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the Fan cable.

    • Remove the 2x screws from the Fan module.

    • Unscrew 4x screws around the processor.

    • Carefully lift the Cooling System.

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    • Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean the old thermal compound.

    • If the thermal compound is solidified, you can use a flat end of any plastic tool to scrape it off.

    • Separate the Fan from the Heat-sink.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a soft anti static brush and clean the Heat-sink on the inside.

    • Before installing a new Cooling System or reinstalling the old one, you must clean the processor from the old thermal compound and put a new one.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, Processor / CPU: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, Processor / CPU: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement, Processor / CPU: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Clean the old thermal compound. Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean the old thermal compound.

    • If the thermal compound is solidified, you can use a flat end of any plastic tool to scrape it off.

    • To remove the Processor, turn the CPU socket screw 90 degrees to open the socket.

    • Lift the Processor from the socket.

    • Be careful to lift straight up without bending the CPU pins.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Processor / CPU Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Before you place the new Processor, be sure the socket screw is in the open position.

    • Delicately place the Processor into the socket.

    • Close the socket with the socket screw.

    • Put thermal compound on the processor surface and carefully install back the Cooling system.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

Bonjour, peut-on remplacer le CPU par n'importe quel autre plus puissant, ou y a-t-il des restrictions ?

francoislaurent - Reply

This guide works for E531 as well

adrium - Reply

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