Dell XPS 17 (L701X, Late 2010) - Manual (Page 109)

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CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, 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.
16 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new
thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will
receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper
installation.
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the
ZIF socket.
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.
3 Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the
processor module is positioned correctly.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver
perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw.
4 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the
processor module to the system board.
5 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 103).
6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top
Cover" on page 84.
7 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on
page 56).
8 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
1 ZIF socket 2 processor module
3 pin-1 corner 4 ZIF-socket cam screw