Processor Module; Removing The Processor Module - Alienware M18x Service Manual

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Processor Module
Alienware M18x 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 prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor module when removing or replacing the
processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor module when turning the
cam screw.
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 pack (see
3. Remove the base cover (see
4. Remove the center control cover (see
5. Remove the keyboard (see
6. Remove the macro keyboard (see
7. Remove the display assembly (see
8. Follow the instructions from
9. Remove the processor heat-sink (see
10. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
1 ZIF socket 2
Begin.
Removing the Battery Pack).
Removing the Base Cover).
Removing the Center Control
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Macro Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
step 10 to step 16 in Removing the Palm
Removing the Processor
ZIF-socket cam screw
Removing the Battery
Cover).
Rest.
Heat-Sink).
Pack) before working inside the