Dell Studio XPS 1640 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageProcessorDell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service ManualRemoving the ProcessorInstalling the ProcessorRemoving the Processor1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).3. Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Rear Caps).4. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink).5. 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.The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.6. Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.Installing the ProcessorCAUTION: 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.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (suchas a connector on the back of the computer).NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press toapply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is notcovered by your warranty.NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside thecomputer.NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.1 processor 2 pin-1 corner of processor 3 ZIF socket4 ZIF-socket cam screw