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Processor
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
Replacing the Processor
Removing the Processor
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the processor heat sink assembly (see
Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
).
3.
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.
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.
CAUTION:
To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver such that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
CAUTION:
When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.
CAUTION:
To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
1
processor
2
ZIF socket
3
ZIF-socket cam screw
CAUTION:
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The
oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
CAUTION:
When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.