Dell Inspiron 530 Series, Service Manual

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VRM
• Removing a VRM
• Installing a VRM
NOTICE: A VRM must be installed for each microprocessor installed. To
locate the VRM and microprocessor sockets, see " System Board Components ."
Removing a VRM
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see " Safety First—
For You and Your Computer ."
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "
System Board
Components ."
1
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, wait at least 10 to 20 seconds, lay the computer on its
right side, and open the computer cover .
2
Remove the airflow shroud .
3
Press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward
simultaneously until the module pops out slightly from the socket (see
the following figure).
4
Lift the module away from the socket.