Dell Alienware 14 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 95)

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Removing the Processor Module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer,
follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket
cam screw and the processor module when removing the processor,
press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module
while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the
screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor module when
turning the cam screw.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
3 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 16.
4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive
(optional)" on page 18.
5 Remove the mini-card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27.
6 Remove the mSATA card. See "Removing the mSATA card" on page 30.
7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
8 Remove the coin-cell battery. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 51.
9 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 54.
10 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 88.
11 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 92.
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