Removing The Processor Module - Dell XPS L701X Service Manual

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Processor Module
Dell™ XPS™ L701X Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 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: 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 battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the module cover (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Follow the instructions in step 5
6. Remove the optical drive (see
7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
11. Remove the bluetooth card (see
12. Follow the instructions from
13. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
14. Remove the heat sink (see
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 centre of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
15. 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.
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Module Cover).
Removing the Memory Module(s)).
in Removing the Hard Drive(s).
Removing the Optical Drive).
Removing the Palm-Rest
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display Assembly).
Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
Removing the Bluetooth Card).
step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top
Removing the Heat Sink).
Removing the
Assembly).
Cover.
Battery) before working inside the