Removing The Microprocessor Module - Dell Inspiron 1100 Service Manual

Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual
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Microprocessor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual

Removing the Microprocessor Module

CAUTION:
instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch
any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Press and hold the microprocessor down by applying slight pressure to
the center of the microprocessor while turning the cam screw to prevent
intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that
it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the
4. For the Inspiron 5150, remove the
5. Remove the
NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight
up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module.
6. 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.
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Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
To prevent static damage to components inside your
"Preparing to Work Inside the
EMI shield.
microprocessor thermal-cooling
display panel and then remove the
assembly.
Computer."
palm rest.