Replacing The Processor Module - Alienware M18x Service Manual

CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do 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: When removing the processor module, lift the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
11. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will
receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then place the processor module.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the
others, the module is not seated properly.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw.
3. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board.
4. Replace the processor heat-sink (see
5. Follow the instructions from
6. Replace the display assembly (see
7. Replace the macro keyboard (see
8. Replace the keyboard (see
9. Replace the center control cover (see
10. Replace the base cover (see
11. Replace the battery pack (see
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
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Replacing the Processor
step 4 to step 7 in Replacing the Palm
Replacing the Display Assembly).
Replacing the Macro Keyboard).
Replacing the Keyboard).
Replacing the Center Control
Replacing the Base Cover).
Replacing the Battery Pack).
Heat-Sink).
Rest.
Cover).