Dell Inspiron 1320 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageProcessorDell™ Inspiron™ 1320 Service ManualRemoving the ProcessorReplacing the ProcessorRemoving the Processor1. 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 bestpractices 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 metalsurface (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 thecomputer.CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, pressto 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, pressto apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.1 processor 2 ZIF socket3 ZIF-socket cam screwCAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Theoils 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.