Removing The Processor Module - Dell Inspiron 9400 Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9400 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
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as the back panel) on the computer.
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to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor.
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computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
4. Remove the display assembly (see
5. Remove the palm rest (see
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your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
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7. Loosen the ZIF socket to remove the processor module.
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
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.
8. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
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Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
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 avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Hinge
Removing the Display
Removing the Palm Rest).
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in
When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
2 pin-1 corner of microprocessor
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Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling
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