Notice; Processor Module; Removing The Processor Module; Replacing The Processor Module - Dell Latitude D520 Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ Latitude™ D520 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw
to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
NOTICE: 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 reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
4. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
5. 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.
1 pin-1 corner of microprocessor
NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF- socket cam screw, which indicates the
direction to turn the cam screw.
6. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF
socket does not require force.
Begin.
Hinge Cover).
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling
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processor module

3 ZIF-socket cam screw
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