DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100

You must position the microprocessor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid 

permanent damage to the module and the socket. 

When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same 

height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated 

correctly.

Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent 

2.  Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module 

to the system board. 

3.  Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how 

To update the BIOS:

1.  Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 

2.  Turn on the computer. The following error message appears: 

System hardware failures: #0010 

Strike the F1 key to shutdown 

3.  Instead of pressing 

 , insert the flash BIOS update floppy disk or

CD into the appropriate drive and press 

 , and then press 

 . The computer displays 

the following message on the screen: 

Failure override 

Processor update failure. Reload current BIOS 

Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility. 

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