Removing the heat sink
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working inside your
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WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow
sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the
optical drive
2
Remove the
base
3
Remove the fan.
Procedure
1
In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2
Remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
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