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Replacing the Processor (Dell™ Vostro™ A180 only)
Dell™ Vostro™ A100/A180 Service Manual
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: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly
could damage your system board. For technical service, see the Setup and Quick Reference Guide.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time
to cool before you touch it.
3. Disconnect the power cables from the ATX_POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see
4. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer (see
Only)).
NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
5. Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.
6. Open the processor cover.
1 processor cover 2 processor
3 socket 4 release lever
NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.
7. Lift up the processor to remove it from the socket, place it aside in a safe and secure place.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on
the computer.
8. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
Begin.
Replacing the Computer Cover).
System Board Components) on the system board.
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly (Dell™ Vostro™ A180