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Removing 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 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Processors are extremely fragile. Handle the processor
only by the edges and do not touch the metal pins.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 14.
3 Remove the center control cover. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on
page 26.
4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 32.
5 Remove the macro keyboard. See "Removing the Macro Keyboard" on page 36.
6 Remove the display assembly. See “Removing the Display Assembly” on page 43.
7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Palm Rest.
8 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 78.
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