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Processor
Dell™ Inspiron™ 410 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 procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the top cover (see
3. Remove the top bracket (see
4. Remove the optical drive (see
5. Remove the drive bay (see
6. Remove the processor heat sink (see
CAUTION:
To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor module when removing or replacing the
processor module, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module while turning the cam screw.
7. 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
3
processor module
CAUTION:
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor module thermal-cooling
assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
CAUTION:
When removing the processor module, lift the processor module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
8. Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor
Begin.
Removing the Top
Cover).
Removing the Top
Bracket).
Removing the Optical
Drive).
Removing the Drive
Bay).
Removing the Processor Heat
2
ZIF-socket cam screw
Sink).
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