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Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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: 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).
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.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
4.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
5.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, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
6. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small,
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CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor
CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
