Hardware Maintenance Manual
Replacing the CPU heat sink
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9. Close the system bay.
10. Refer to "Completing the installation".
WARNING
The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. Never touch
the heat sink with any metal
To replace the CPU heat sink
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
2. Open the system bay. Refer to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk
drive" section.
3. Remove the MXM heat sink. Refer to steps 3 to 5 of the "Replacing the
MXM heat sink" section.
WARNING
The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. Never touch
the heat sink with any metal
4. Loosen the five screws that secure the CPU heat sink to the chassis.
or with your hands.
or with your hands.