Dell Inspiron M5010 Setup Guide download pdf (Page 14)

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 Processor Module

Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual

Removing the Processor Module

Replacing the Processor Module

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Removing the Processor Module

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

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3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 14 in Removing the System Board.

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4. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink).

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5. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the

computer.

CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press

to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.

ZIF socket

pin-1 corner

ZIF-socket cam screw

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CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The

oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.

CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.

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