Removing The Processor Module - Dell XPS L502X Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ XPS™ L502X Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Processor Module
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the module cover (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
6. Remove the keyboard (see
7. Remove the display assembly (see
8. Follow the instructions from
9. Remove the heat sink (see
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the centre of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
10. 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 2
3 pin-1 corner 4
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Module Cover).
Removing the Memory Module(s)).
Removing the Palm-Rest
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
step 9 to step 14 in Removing the Top
Removing the Heat Sink).
processor module
ZIF-socket cam screw
Removing the
Assembly).
Cover.
Battery) before working inside the