Dell Inspiron N5050 Owner's Manual

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Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)4713Processor Module (For Inspiron15-N5050/15-N5040 Only)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on yourcomputer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered byyour warranty.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wristgrounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as aconnector on your computer).CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery,see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer.CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pinsand contacts.Removing the Processor Module1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-RestAssembly" on page 29.4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. See "Removing the ThermalCooling Assembly" on page 45.5 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate theZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to stop.CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heattransfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skincan reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.