Removing The Processor Module - Dell Vostro 1700 Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the optical drive (see
3. Remove the hard drive (see
4. Remove the hinge cover (see
5. Remove the keyboard (see
6. Remove the display assembly (see
7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see
8. Remove the palm rest (see
9. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
10. 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 ZIF socket
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 can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
11. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Begin.
Removing the Optical Drive).
Removing a Hard Drive).
Removing the Hinge Cover).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling
Removing the Bluetooth Card).
Assembly).