Dell Inspiron 14 - N4050 User Manual - Page 34

Back to Contents Page Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) Dell Inspiron M4040/14-N4050 Owner's Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see Removing the Battery, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery. See Removing the Battery. 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly. 4. Remove the thermal cooling assembly. See Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly. 5. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to stop. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module. 6. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. 1 processor module 3 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket