Removing The Processor Module - Dell XPS L401X Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ XPS™ L401X 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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is not covered by your warranty.
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surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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computer.
Removing the Processor Module
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the battery (see
3. Remove the memory module(s) (see
4. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
5. Remove the hard drive (see
6. Follow the instructions from
7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Follow the instructions from
11. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
12. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see
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to apply slight pressure to the centre of the processor while turning the cam screw.
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13. 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 working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Battery).
Removing the Memory
Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
Removing the Hard Drive).
step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical
Removing the Palm-Rest
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display
step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top
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.
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Removing the
Module(s)).
Drive.
Assembly).
Assembly).
Cover.
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
Battery) before working inside the
Assembly).