Alienware 17 R1, P18E owner manual Removing the Processor

Procedure

1To 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.

CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat-transfer areas on the processor or the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.

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

2Lift the processor off the ZIF socket.

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1	screwdriver	2	processor
3	ZIF-socket	4	ZIF-socket cam screw

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