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Processor Module

Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual

Removing the Processor Module

Replacing the Processor Module

Removing the Processor Module

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).

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

4.Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).

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

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

7.Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card).

8.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).

9.Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).

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

10. 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.

1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket

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

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

11. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.