Removing The Processor Module; Prerequsites; Procedure - Alienware M17x R4 Owner's Manual

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WARNING:
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.

Prerequsites

CAUTION:
cam screw and the processor module when removing the processor,
press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module
while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION:
screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor module when
turning the cam screw.
1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the compartment door. See "Removing the Compartment Door" on page 14.
3 Remove the processor heat-sink fan. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on
page 29.
4 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 35.

Procedure

1 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.
CAUTION:
not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal cooling
assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability
of the thermal pads.
CAUTION:
straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
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Removing the Processor Module

Removing the Processor
Module
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket
To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do
When removing the processor module, lift the module