Removing The Processor; Replacing The Processor - Dell Studio 1450 Service Manual

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Processor
Removing the Processor
Replacing the Processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver such that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
Removing the Processor
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the system board (see
3. Remove the processor heat sink assembly (see
CAUTION: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
4. 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.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
1 processor 2
3 ZIF socket 4
5. Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.
Replacing the Processor
Begin.
Removing the System Board).
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
pin-1 corner of processor
ZIF-socket cam screw
Removing the Battery) before working inside the
Assembly).