Dell I1545-3232OBK manual Removing the Processor, Installing the Processor

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual

Removing the Processor

Installing the Processor

CAUTION: 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.

NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).

NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.

NOTICE: 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.

Removing the Processor

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

3.Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink).

NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.

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 pin-1 corner of processor

3 ZIF socket

4ZIF-socket cam screw

5.Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE: Ensure that the cam screw is in the fully open position before seating the processor. Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.

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Contents Page Audio Connector Cover Removing the Audio Connector CoverReplacing the Audio Connector Cover Base Cover Removing the Base CoverReplacing the Base Cover Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Page Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the CardReplacing the Card Camera Optional Removing the CameraReplacing the Camera Back to Contents Center Control Cover Removing the Center Control CoverReplacing the Center Control Cover Back to Contents Charger Board Removing the Charger BoardReplacing the Charger Board Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Processor ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Daughter Board Removing the Daughter BoardReplacing the Daughter Board Display Assembly DisplayPage Replacing the Display Assembly Display BezelDisplay Panel Replacing the Display BezelDisplay Panel Cable Replacing the Display PanelDisplay Inverter Removing the Display Panel CableReplacing the Display Inverter Thermal Fan Removing the Thermal FanReplacing the Thermal Fan Page Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Removing the Memory ModulesReplacing the Memory Modules Back to Contents Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Power Board Removing the Power BoardReplacing the Power Board Back to Contents Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents USB Extend Cable Removing the USB Extend CableReplacing the USB Extend Cable
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