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Processor Module
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
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 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).
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Processor Module
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Follow the instructions from
CAUTION:
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 centre of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
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.
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ZIF socket
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3
pin-1 corner
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CAUTION:
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, 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.
CAUTION:
When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
4. Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
Begin.
step 2
to
step 19
in Removing the System Board.
processor module
ZIF-socket cam screw
Removing the Battery
Pack) before working inside the
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