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Processor
Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Removing the Processor
1.
Follow the instructions in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove any installed media bay device (see
Media Bay Devices
).
3.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Hinge Cover
).
4.
Remove the keyboard (see
Removing the Keyboard
).
5.
Remove the palm rest (see
Palm Rest
).
6.
Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
).
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.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
8.
Remove the processor.
Installing the Processor
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
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 the back of the computer.
NOTICE:
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.
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE:
When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.
1
ZIF socket
2
pin-1 corner of processor
3
ZIF-socket cam screw
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
