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 Processor

Dell™Inspiron™410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. 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.

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8. Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.

Replacing the Processor

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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: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor module when removing or replacing the

processor module, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor module while turning the cam screw.

ZIF socket

ZIF-socket cam screw

processor module

CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor module thermal-cooling

assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.

CAUTION: When removing the processor module, lift the processor module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.