Replacing The Processor Module - Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual

NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
9. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF
socket does not require force. A processor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the
processor and ZIF socket.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and place the processor module on the socket.
When the processor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the
others, the module is not seated correctly.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board.
NOTE: When you replace the processor thermal-cooling assembly, be sure to place a new thermal pad on the processor thermal-cooling assembly.
3. Replace the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
4. Replace the left hard drive (see
5. Replace the top cover (see
6. Replace the cosmetic covers (see
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the keyboard, ensure that you attach the keyboard securely before moving the computer.
7. Firmly attach the keyboard to the computer and close the display (see
8. Turn the computer upside down and replace the system battery (see
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Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling
Replacing a Hard Drive).
Replacing the Top Cover).
Replacing the Cosmetic Covers).
Assembly).
Closing the Display).
Replacing the System Battery).