Alienware 17 R1 User Manual

Replacing

the

Processor |

Replacing the Processor

WARNING:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
"Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. After working
inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 13.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance
home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

NOTE:

If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling

assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal
pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.

Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket,
then place the processor in the ZIF-socket.

NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns with the

triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. When the processor is properly
seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of
the processor are higher than the others, the processor is not seated properly.

CAUTION:

To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket

cam screw and the processor when replacing the processor, press to
apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the
cam screw.

CAUTION:

To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver

perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.

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