Processor module, Removing the processor module – Dell Studio 1569 (Late 2009) User Manual
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Processor Module
Dell™ Studio™ 1569 Service Manual
Replacing the Processor Module
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Processor Module
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the battery (see
Removing the Battery
).
3.
Follow the instructions from
step 3
to
step 17
in
Removing the System Board
.
4.
Remove the processor heat sink (see
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
).
5.
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.
6.
Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION:
To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Removing the Battery
) before working inside the
computer.
1
ZIF socket
2
Pin-1 corner
3
ZIF-socket cam screw
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.