Removing The Processor - Dell Inspiron Zino Service Manual

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Processor (Inspiron 400 Only)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
Replacing the Processor
WARNING: 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.
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).
Removing the Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the top cover (see
3. Remove the top bracket (see
4. Remove the optical drive (see
5. Remove the drive bay (see
6. Remove the processor heat sink (see
CAUTION: The processor heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you
touch it.
7. Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.
1 processor
3 processor socket
CAUTION: When removing or replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the processor socket or allow any objects to fall on the
pins in the processor socket.
8. Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
Begin.
Removing the Top Cover).
Removing the Top Bracket).
Removing the Optical Drive).
Removing the Drive Bay).
Removing the Processor Heat
2 release lever
Sink).