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 Processor (Inspiron 400 Only)

Dell™Inspiron™300/400ServiceManual

Removing the Processor

Replacing the Processor

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Removing the Processor

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).

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3. Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Top Bracket).

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4. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).

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5. Remove the drive bay (see Removing the Drive Bay).

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6. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink).

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7. Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.

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8. Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket.

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices 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™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: The processor heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you

touch it.

processor

release lever

processor socket

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CAUTION: When removing or replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the processor socket or allow any objects to fall on the

pins in the processor socket.