Dell L401X manual Removing the Processor Module

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Processor Module

Dell™ XPS™ L401X Service Manual

Removing the Processor Module

Replacing the Processor Module

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: 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 Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Processor Module

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).

4.Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).

5.Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).

6.Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.

7.Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

8.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

9.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

10.Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top Cover.

11.Turn the top-cover assembly over.

12.Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly).

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.

13. 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.

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Contents Page Replacing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Click Enter a Service Tag Flashing the BiosRemoving the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Bluetooth Card Removing the Camera Module Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Removing the Daughter Board Daughter BoardReplacing the Daughter Board Removing the AC-Adapter Connector AC-Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC-Adapter Connector Display Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Display CableRemoving the Display Cable Display-Panel BracketsReplacing the Display-Panel Brackets Replacing the Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Back to Contents Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Removing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System Removing the Mini-Cards Wireless Mini-CardsReplacing the Mini-Cards Wwan 2 antenna cables Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly Palm-Rest AssemblyPage Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly Removing the Processor Module Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Back to Contents Removing the Power-Button Board Power-Button BoardReplacing the Power-Button Board Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speaker Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Back to Contents Removing the Top Cover Top CoverReplacing the Top Cover Back to Contents