Dell Alienware 18 Owner's Manual - Page 98

Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new processor heatsink assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. Procedure 1 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then place the processor module. NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. When the processor module is properly 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 properly. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 2 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board. 1 1 pin1-corner 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 3 2 2 ZIF-socket 98 | Replacing the Processor Module