Dell Vostro 410 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 12)

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .
2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
3. Pivot the release lever until the processor cover can be opened.
4. Orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket.
5. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
6. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.
7. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.
8. Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor.
9. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
10. Apply new thermal solution to the top of the processor.
11. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly ).
12. Perform the steps in the procedure After Working on Your Computer .
13. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. See your Setup and Quick Reference Guide for help with Dell Diagnostics.
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NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the
computer.
NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force
when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.
1 processor cover 2 tab
3 processor 4 processor socket
5 center cover latch 6 release lever
7 front alignment-notch 8 processor pin-1 indicator
9 rear alignment notch
NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.
NOTICE: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for
optimal processor operation.
NOTICE: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.