CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor down on the substrate on which the
die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and
processor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor
when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside
Your Computer) before working inside the computer.
NOTICE: 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 reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins
on the processor module.
To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw
counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
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ZIF-socket cam screw
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microprocessor
3
pin-1 corner of microprocessor
NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-
socket cam screw, which indicates the direction to turn the cam screw.
Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the
processor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.
NOTICE: A processor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent
damage to the processor and ZIF socket.
NOTE: If a new microprocessor is installed, you will receive one of the following: a new thermal-cooling assembly
which will include an affixed thermal pad; or, you will receive a new thermal pad along with a tech sheet to
illustrate proper installation.
Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert 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.
NOTICE: You must position the processor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid permanent damage to the
module and the socket.
When the processor module is correctly 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 correctly.
Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the
system board.
