Processor, Removing the processor – Dell XPS M1530 (M1530, Late 2007) User Manual

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Processor

Processor

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in

the

Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

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 the back of the computer).

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.

Removing the Processor

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see "Removing the

NOTICE:

When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend

the pins on the processor.

3 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.