Removing The Microprocessor Module - Dell Inspiron 1100 Service Manual

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Microprocessor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual

Removing the Microprocessor Module

CAUTION:
instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Press and hold the microprocessor down by applying slight pressure to
the center of the microprocessor while turning the cam screw to prevent
intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that it is
perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the
4. For the Inspiron 5150, remove the
5. Remove the
NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up.
Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module.
6. 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 microprocessor to the system board. Take
note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
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Before performing the following procedures, read the safety
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer,
"Preparing to Work Inside the
EMI shield.
display panel
microprocessor thermal-cooling
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and then remove the
assembly.
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