Dell Inspiron 15R Owner's Manual

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Processor | 61Replacing the ProcessorProcedureNOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal cooling assembly including anaffixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrateproper installation is shipped.1 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIFsocket, then insert the processor module.NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with thetriangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at thesame height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, themodule is not seated properly.CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver perpendicularto the processor when turning the cam screw.2 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processormodule to the system board.Postrequisites1 Replace the thermal-cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Thermal-CoolingAssembly" on page 57.2 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" onpage 52.3 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" onpage 26.6 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" onpage 23.7 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" onpage 20.8 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.10 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.