CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the heat sink and
processor
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips
screwdriver to replace
the heat sink.
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Reconnect the power supply cables using
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your notes from Step 2.
Replace the side panel by following the
7
instructions in "Replacing the side panel"
on page 55.
To replace the heat sink and processor:
Remove the side panel by following the
1
instructions in "Removing the side panel"
on page 51.
For more stability, place your computer on
2
its side. To avoid scratching the case, place
it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
Remove the fan cover by squeezing the
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top (1) and bottom (1), then pulling the
cover (2)out.
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