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Processor Module

Dell™ Vostro™ 1710

Service Manual

Removing the Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

CAUTION:

Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your

computer.

1. Follow the instructions in

2. Loosen the eight screws that secure the memory cover. (See

for an illustration of the

memory cover.)

3. Remove the memory cover and set it aside.

4. Remove the fan (see

5. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the

processor when turning the cam screw.

6. 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.

1 ZIF socket

2 processor module

3 ZIF-socket cam screw

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.