Removing The Processor Module; Replacing The Processor Module - Dell Studio 1555 Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell Studio™ 1555 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
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to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
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is not covered by your warranty.
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inside the computer.
Removing the Processor Module
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the processor heat sink (see
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.
1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket
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oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
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4. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Processor Heat
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The
When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
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