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2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board
Dell™Inspiron™1010ServiceManual
Removing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board
Replacing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board
Removing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
6. Remove the palm rest bracket (see Removing the Palm Rest Bracket).
7. Remove the four screws that secure the processor system board cover and the 2-in-1 memory and processor board to the system board.
8. Remove the two thermal pads on the processor.
9. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on either side of 2-in-1 memory and processor board connector until the board pops up.
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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: When the 2-in-1 memory and processor board is removed from the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see
"Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).
1
processor system board cover
2
screws (4)
NOTE: The thermal pads may stick to the bottom of the processor system board cover. Remove the thermal pads from the bottom of the processor
system board cover.