Removing The Processor Module; Replacing The Processor Module - Dell Inspiron N5110 Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5110 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.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Removing the Processor Module
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Follow the instructions from
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.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, 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 from the ZIF socket.
1 ZIF socket 2
3 pin-1 corner 4
Replacing the Processor Module
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
Begin.
step 2 to step 14 in Removing the System
processor module
ZIF-socket cam screw
Begin.
Removing the
Board.
Battery) before working inside the