Processor, Removing the processor – Dell Latitude D620 ATG User Manual
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Processor
Dell™ Latitude™ ATG D620 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Hinge Cover
).
3.
Remove any installed media bay device (see
Media Bay Devices
).
4.
Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard
).
5.
Remove the palm rest (see
Palm Rest
).
6.
Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
).
7.
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.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
8.
Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE:
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.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE:
When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.
1
ZIF-socket cam screw
2
ZIF-socket
3
pin-1 corner of processor