Before removing the heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the rubber feet (see
3.
Remove the bottom cover (see
4.
Remove the battery (see
Remove the heat sink assembly:
1.
Discrete graphics: In the order indicated on the heat sink, remove the six Phillips M2.0 × 2.8 screws (1)
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2.
Remove the heat sink (2).
(Preparation for disassembly on page
Computer feet on page
Bottom cover on page
Battery on page
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Component replacement procedures
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