Replacing The Processor Module - Dell XPS L701X Service Manual

1 ZIF socket 2
3 pin-1 corner 4
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, 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.
CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
16. Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will
receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
3. Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the processor module is positioned correctly.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw.
4. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board.
5. Replace the heat sink (see Replacing the Heat
6. Follow the instructions from
7. Replace the bluetooth card (see
8. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see
9. Replace the display assembly (see
10. Replace the keyboard (see
11. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see
12. Replace the optical drive (see
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ZIF-socket cam screw
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step 11 to step 15 in Replacing the Top
Replacing the Bluetooth Card).
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
Replacing the Display Assembly).
Replacing the Keyboard).
Replacing the Palm-Rest
Replacing the Optical Drive).
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