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Processor

Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual

  Removing the Processor

  Installing the Processor

Removing the Processor

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Before Working Inside Your Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the battery.
   
   
2. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
3. Disconnect the black and white antenna cables from the Mini PCI Card.
   
   
4. Remove the display module.
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
6. Remove the system board.
   
   
7. Gently turn the system board upside down.
   
   
8. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly.
   
   

NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module.

9. 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.
   
   

1	processor
2	cam stop
3	ZIF socket cam screw

NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of any directional indicators on the ZIF-socket cam screw.

10. Lift out the microprocessor module.
    
    

Installing the Processor

NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.

NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket.

1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module.
   
   

NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.

NOTICE: 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.

2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module to the system board.
   
   
3. Perform the steps in "Removing the Processor" in reverse order, beginning with step step 8.
   
   
4. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to flash the BIOS, see "Flashing the BIOS."
   
   

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