Dell Inspiron M5040 Owner's Manual

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Back to Contents PageProcessor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/15-N5050 Owner's ManualRemoving the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery. See Removing the Battery.3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly.4. Remove the thermal cooling assembly. See Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly.5. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to stop.6. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell isnot covered by your warranty.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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see Removing the Battery, before working inside the computer.CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.CAUTION: 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.1 processor module 2 ZIF socket3 ZIF-socket cam screw