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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

      • Flip the ThinkPad over so that it is upside down.

      • Slide the highlighted tab to the left.

      • With your finger on the tab, remove the battery by lifting it upwards away from the laptop.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Hard Drive: step 2, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Hard Drive: step 2, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Hard Drive: step 2, image 3 of 3

      • Remove the highlighted screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

      • Pull the hard drive out.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Upper Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Make sure the laptop is upside down and oriented in the direction shown.

      • Remove the six 16.7mm screws inside the circled holes.

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    2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 4, image 1 of 1

      • Rotate the ThinkPad so that the hard drive bay is facing you.

      • Remove the black cover to reveal a 14.8mm screw.

      • Remove the uncovered screw with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    3. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • Flip the ThinkPad over and open the LCD panel.

      • Pry apart the keyboard with a plastic opening tool or with your fingers.

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    4. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 6, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 6, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 6, image 3 of 3

      • Be careful not to pull out the keyboard carelessly; there is a connector underneath it!

      • Lift the front end of the keyboard as shown.

      • Using your fingers, remove the black film cover.

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    6. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 7, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 7, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 7, image 3 of 3

      • Locate the connector attached to the motherboard.

      • Disconnect the ribbon cable by removing the connector.

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    7. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 8, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 8, image 2 of 2

      • Lift and remove the keyboard.

      • Remove the two 5.6mm screws.

      • Remove the 16.7mm screw.

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    8. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 9, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 9, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 9, image 3 of 3

      • You will need to use a little force. Be wary of the tabs.

      • Pry off the upper case with your hands.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Display Assembly: step 10, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the 5.6mm screw that holds the LCD to the upper case.

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    2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 11, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 11, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 11, image 3 of 3

      • Remove the 5.6mm screw on the left side of the three-pronged connector.

      • Remove the other two 16.7mm screws.

      • Lift and remove connector.

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    3. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 12, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 12, image 2 of 2

      • Pull out the white tab connecting the LCD to the motherboard.

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    5. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 13, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 13, image 2 of 2

      • Turn the laptop so that the back is facing you.

      • Remove the four 5.6mm long screws.

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    6. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 14, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 14, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 14, image 3 of 3

      • Place the laptop so that the LCD is facing you again.

      • Gently lift the LCD monitor up and out.

      • Remove the black plastic tab.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, Fan: step 15, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the following screws from the fan retention bracket:

      • Single 5.6 mm screw.

      • Three 16.1 mm screws.

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    2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 16, image 1 of 1

      • Lift the heatsink bracket up.

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    3. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 17, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 17, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU: step 17, image 3 of 3

      • Be careful not to pull too hard. There is a cable attached to the fan.

      • Lift the fan/heatsink assembly up.

      • Locate the fan power cable and pull upwards near the connector.

      • Remove the fan/heatsink assembly.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, CPU: step 18, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 CPU, CPU: step 18, image 2 of 2

      • Use a flathead to turn the screw 180 degrees.

      • Remove the CPU by lifting it upwards.

      • If the CPU is reusable, place it in an antistatic bag and away from moisture.

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Conclusion

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

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