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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

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.

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).
   
   

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).

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.
   
   

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processor system board cover

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screws (4)

8. Remove the two thermal pads on the processor.
   
   

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.

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.
   
   

1	securing clips

10. Lift the 2-in-1 memory and processor board out of its system board connector.
    
    

Replacing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board

1. Align the notch in the 2-in-1 memory and processor edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
   
   
2. Slide the 2-in-1 memory and processor board firmly into the slot at a 45- degree angle, and gently press the 2-in-1 memory and processor board down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the board and reinstall it.
   
   
3. Replace the processor system board cover on the 2-in-1 memory and processor board.
   
   
4. Replace the four screws that secure the processor system board cover and the 2-in-1 memory and processor board to the system board.
   
   
5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket).
   
   
6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
   
   
7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
   
   
8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
   
   
9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
   
   

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

10. Update the BIOS (see Flashing the BIOS).
    
    

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