Documentation http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins5100/en/sm/cpu.htm...1 of 3 2008-03-11 10:28Contact Us; 1-800-915-3355 or Live ChatMy Account My Order StatusProducts Services Support Purchase Help Support & HelpSupport & HelpYou are here: Dell USA > Support Home PageBack to Contents PageMicroprocessor ModuleDell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service ManualRemoving the Microprocessor ModuleCAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safetyinstructions in your Owner's Manual.CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer,discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of yourcomputer's electronic components. You can do so by touching anunpainted metal surface.NOTICE: Press and hold the microprocessor down by applying slight pressure tothe center of the microprocessor while turning the cam screw to preventintermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that it isperpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw.Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."1.Remove the keyboard.2.Remove the EMI shield.3.For the Inspiron 5150, remove the display panel and then remove the palm rest.4.Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.5.NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up.Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module.To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate theZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.6.The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Takenote of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.Keyword SearchTechnical Support Customer Service Warranty Information Dell Forums Contact UsCart Sign In