Dell Vostro 410 Service Manual page 12

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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.
 
1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working on Your
 
2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor. 
NOTICE:
Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force
when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.
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processor cover
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processor
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center cover latch
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front alignment-notch
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rear alignment notch
 
3. Pivot the release lever until the processor cover can be opened.
 
4. Orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket.
 
5. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.
 
6. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.
 
7. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.
 
8. Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor.
 
9. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
NOTICE:
Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for
optimal processor operation.
 
10. Apply new thermal solution to the top of the processor.
 
11. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see
NOTICE:
Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
 
12. Perform the steps in the procedure
 
13. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. See your Setup and Quick Reference Guide for help with Dell Diagnostics.
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tab
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processor socket
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release lever
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processor pin-1 indicator
 
 
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
After Working on Your
Computer.
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