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Dell™ Inspiron™ One 2305/2310 Service Manual

Removing the Processor

Replacing the Processor

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).

Removing the Processor

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).

3.Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.

4.Remove the system-board shield (see Removing the System-Board Shield).

5.Remove the MXM-assembly fan (see Removing the MXM-Assembly Fan).

6.Remove the MXM assembly (see Removing the MXM Assembly).

7.Remove the processor heat-sink fan (see Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan).

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

9.Remove the processor:

CAUTION: When removing or replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the processor socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the processor socket.

Inspiron One 2305

a.Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.

b.Lift the processor to remove it from the processor socket; place it aside in a safe and secure place.

1 processor 2 release lever

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Dell IO2305-543MSL manual Removing the Processor