Dell Inspiron 9100 Service Manual

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Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service ManualBack to Contents PageMicroprocessor ModuleDell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service ManualRemoving the Microprocessor ModuleCAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructionsin your Owner's Manual.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap orby periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the microprocessor down on thesubstrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittentcontact 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.NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before youbegin working inside the computer.1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."2. Remove the left, right, and center hinge covers.3. Remove the keyboard.4. Remove the display assembly.5. Remove the keyboard bracket.6. Remove the video card.NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transferareas on the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin reduce the heattransfer capability of the thermal pads.7. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be carefulnot to bend the pins on the microprocessor module.file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...20ok/Inspiron/9100/9100_SERVICE_MANUAL/cpu.htm (1 of 3)6/21/2004 1:16:10 AM