Replacing the Processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
. After working
inside your computer, follow the instructions in
After Working Inside Your Computer
. For more
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in
the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original processor and heat sink are
reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad
provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent
damage to the processor.
1.
If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
2.
Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on the processor socket.
3.
Align the pin-1 corner on the processor with the pin-1 corner on the processor socket, and then
place the processor in the processor socket.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment
post.
4.
When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
5.
Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover.
1.
processor pin-1 indicator
2. processor
3. alignment tabs (2)
4. alignment post
5. securing tab
6. processor cover
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Summary of Contents for vostro 23-3340
Page 1: ...Dell Vostro 23 3340 Owner s Manual Regulatory Model W10C Regulatory Type W10C001 ...
Page 7: ...System Setup Options 70 Flashing the BIOS 80 5 Specifications 81 6 Contacting Dell 84 ...
Page 63: ...20 Replace the memory module s 21 Replace the back cover 22 Replace the stand assembly 63 ...
