Removing The Processor Module; Prerequisites - Alienware M18x R2 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.
CAUTION:
only by the edges and do not touch the metal pins.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14.
3 Remove the center control cover. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on
page 26.
4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32.
5 Remove the macro keyboard. See "Removing the Macro Keyboard" on page 36.
6 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 43.
7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Palm Rest.
8 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 78.
Removing the Processor
Module
Before working inside your computer, read the safety
Processors are extremely fragile. Handle the processor

Removing the Processor Module

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