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HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement

  1. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Nearly every screw in this computer uses a Torx bit, but they also have a slit that allows them to be removed with a flat-head screwdriver as well.

    • Flip the computer screen down, and flip the cover on the stand up.

    • Remove the screw and slide the panel down to remove the cover.

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  2. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove the stand: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove the stand: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the 4 screws holding the stand to the computer and pull the stand down to remove it.

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  3. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove bezels (Part One): step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the bezel covering the ports

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  4. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove bezels (Part Two): step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove bezels (Part Two): step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove bezels (Part Two): step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pull up on the bezel from the bottom. As long as you are careful, you should be able to remove them without breaking any clips

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  5. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove feet: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew and pull the foot towards you. Repeat on other side.

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  6. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove DVD cover: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove DVD cover: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Pull up on the little tab and remove the DVD cover

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  7. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back panel: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back panel: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back panel: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • CHECK ALL THREE PHOTOS TO REMOVE ALL SCREW

    • Remove all 13 screws

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  8. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back (cont.): step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove back (cont.): step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Pull up on the bottom of the panel and hinge it.

    • It will come off, set it aside

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  9. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove power cover: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Remove power cover: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew both screws and remove the cover

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  10. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Unscrew panel: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the nine screws holding the panel in.

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  11. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Pulling off the cover: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the cover towards the top left to remove it

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  12. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew CPU fan

    • DO NOT TRY AND REMOVE THE FAN. THE HEAT PIPE IS ON TOP OF THE CPU

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  13. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Removing the CPU cooler: step 13, image 1 of 2 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement, Removing the CPU cooler: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the plate over the CPU

    • It uses a small phillips head, one of the only non torx bits in the computer

    • After unscrewing the plate, flip the fan off of the CPU

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  14. HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HP Touchsmart 600 1052 CPU Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Unlock the socket and remove the CPU

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Conclusion

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

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