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Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
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: 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).
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Processor Module
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 16 in Removing the System Board.
3.Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink).
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver such that it is perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw.
4. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small
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CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor module
CAUTION: When removing the processor module, lift the processor module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
5. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.