Removing The Processor; Installing The Processor - Dell Inspiron 1545 Service manual Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
CAUTION: 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.
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.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
NOTICE: 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.
Removing the Processor
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the base cover (see
3. Remove the processor heat sink (see
NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.
4. 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.
1 processor
4 ZIF-socket cam screw
5. Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.
Installing the Processor
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam screw is in the fully open position before seating the processor. Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not
require force.
Begin.
Removing the Base Cover).
Removing the Processor Heat
2 pin-1 corner of processor
Before Working Inside Your
Sink).
3 ZIF socket
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