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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 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" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Removing the Processor Module
1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 15 in "Removing the System Board" on page 65.
3To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small,
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.
4Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
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