Replacing The Processor; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell Alienware Area-51m Service Manual

Replacing the processor

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in Before working inside your
in After working inside your
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.

Procedure

1 Align the triangle on the processor with the triangle on the processor socket.
2 Place the processor in the processor socket on the system board.
3 Close the processor cover.
4 Push the lever on the processor cover and lock it in place to secure the processor.

Post-requisites

1 Replace the heat-sink
2 Replace the computer
3 Replace the rear I/O cover
4 Replace the wireless card.
5 Replace the solid-state drive
6 Replace the battery.
7 Replace the base cover.
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
assembly.
base.
(in SSD1 slot).
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
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