Removing The Processor; Replacing The Processor - Dell Precision M4500 Service Manual

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Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing the Processor

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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the access panel.
4. Remove the heat sink and fan
5. Turn the cam screw counter-clock wise until it comes to a stop to release the processor from the system board.
6. Carefully lift the processor up from its slot on the system board and remove the processor from the computer.

Replacing the Processor

CAUTION: While replacing the processor, ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. A processor
module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and socket.
To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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