Dell Alienware 18 (Mid 2013) - Manual (Page 98)

98 | Replacing the Processor Module
Replacing 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 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new processor heat-
sink assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new
thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.
Procedure
1 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket,
then place the processor module.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with
the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the
same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the
module is not seated properly.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the
screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the
cam screw.
2 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor
module to the system board.
1 pin1-corner 2 ZIF-socket
3 ZIF-socket cam screw
2 1
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