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WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in
Before working inside your
your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
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.
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Prerequisites
Remove the
base
cover.
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Procedure
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Remove the four (M2x3) screws in the reverse sequential order (8>7>6>5) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2
In the reverse sequential order (4>3>2>1), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3
Lift the heat sink off the system board.
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Removing the heat sink
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Removing the heat sink
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After working inside
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