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Processor Module
Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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is not covered by your warranty.
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computer.
Removing the Processor Module
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Follow the instructions from
3. Remove the processor heat sink (see
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processor module, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module while turning the cam screw.
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cam screw.
4. 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.
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processor module
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pin-1 corner
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assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
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5. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You
Begin.
step 2
to
step 16
in
Removing the System
Removing the Processor Heat
To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor module when removing or replacing the
To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver such that it is perpendicular to the processor module when turning the
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ZIF socket
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ZIF-socket cam screw
To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor module thermal-cooling
When removing the processor module, lift the processor module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
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Removing the
Battery) before working inside the
Board.
Sink).