Removing The Processor Module - Dell Latitude 131L Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/
Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw
to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: 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 hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see
4. Remove the display assembly (see
5. Remove the palm rest (see
NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in
your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
7. 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.
1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2
NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw, which indicates the
direction to turn the cam screw.
8. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Begin.
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling
microprocessor 3 pin-1 corner of microprocessor
Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
Assembly).