Processor module, Removing the processor module – Dell Inspiron 1520 (Mid 2007) User Manual
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Processor Module
Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual
Replacing the Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the optical drive (see
Removing the Optical Drive
).
3.
Remove the hard drive (see
Removing the Hard Drive
).
4.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
5.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
6.
Remove the display assembly (see
Removing the Display Assembly
).
7.
Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see
Removing the Bluetooth Card
).
8.
Remove the palm rest (see
Removing the Palm Rest
).
9.
Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
).
10.
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.
11.
Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket
NOTICE:
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.
NOTICE:
When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.