How to disassemble HP HDX18t to upgrade processor?

[samsu15]

I recently purchased HP HDX18t with P8400 processor, I want to upgrade to X9100 myself but do not know how to disassemble the unit to access processor area. Can anyone has experience on this laptop give me the step-by-step guide. Thanks a lot.

[Hardwareman]

STEP 1:

Remove the battery.
Remove the hard drive and memory covers.

STEP 2:

Remove the memory module.
Remove the hard drive as it shown on the sticker. Simply remove one screw securing the hard drive, slide the hard drive to the left and remove it from the laptop.

STEP 3:

Remove one screw securing the optical drive (CD/DVD drive). Push the drive from the laptop with a screwdriver. Remove the drive.

STEP 4:

Loosen two screws securing the keyboard. Both screws will stay attached to the laptop bottom.

STEP 5:

Slide four latches securing the keyboard to the direction pointed by red arrows.

STEP 6:

Lift up the keyboard with a sharp object, you can use a small flathead screwdriver.

STEP 7:

Continue removing the keyboard. Place it upside down on the palm rest.

STEP 8:

The keyboard is connected to the motherboard via two flat ribbon cables. Unlock both connectors by lifting the locking tab about 2-3 millimeters up with your finger nails. Be very careful with the connectors.
On the picture below you can see both connectors unlocked and keyboard cables removed. The locking tab must stay attached to the connector base.

STEP 9:

Remove two screws securing the cooling fan. Unplug the fan cable from the motherboard.
Remove the fan.

STEP 10:

Remove six screws securing the video card (VGA board) and processor (CPU) heat sinks.
Remove the heat sink.

and then replace that place with your new processor

[sohail]

Thread moved to Motherboard Processor And Ram

[opaper]

See this video for more information : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUVWpJB0l5s