Alienware M18X R2 Replacing the Processor Module

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Replacing the Processor Module

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

"Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices

information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new processor heat-

sink assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new

thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.

Procedure

1Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket,

then place the processor module.

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.

When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the

same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the

module is not seated properly.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the

screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the

cam screw.

2Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor

module to the system board.

Postrequisites

1Replace the processor heat-sink. See ."Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on

page 80.

2Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Replacing the Palm Rest.

3Replace the dispaly assembly. See “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 48.

4Replace the macro keyboard. See “Replacing the Macro Keyboard” on page 38.

5Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.

6Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on

page 29.

7Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.

8Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.

9Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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