Dell XPS M1530 Service Manual
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CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer). |
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NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw. |
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. |
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NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor. |
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
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processor |
2 |
pin-1 corner of processor |
3 |
ZIF socket |
4 |
ZIF-socket cam screw |
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NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor. Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. |
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NOTICE: A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket. |
When the processor is correctly 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 correctly.
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NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw. |