Replacing The Processor; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 24 5000 Service Manual

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Replacing the processor

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CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the
thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is
achieved.
NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In some
cases, the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it.
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Procedure

NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original processor
and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat
sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the processor
socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.
1 Ensure that the processor cover is fully open.
2 Align the pin-1 corner on the processor with the pin-1 corner on the processor
socket and place the processor in the processor socket.
3 Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket.
4 After the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover while
keeping the release lever fully extended.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned
underneath the alignment post.
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