Heat Sink - HP Compaq Pro 6305 Maintenance And Service Manual

Heat sink

Description
Heat sink
CAUTION:
If the computer will power on, before removing the heat sink, turn on the computer until it warms the
heat sink. Warming the heat sink lessens the bond between the heat sink and the processor, thereby
making separating them easier.
Make sure not to pull the processor out of the socket when you lift the heat sink, especially if you
cannot warm the heat sink prior to removal. Inadvertently removing the processor can damage the
pins.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the computer access panel
3. Remove the front fan
4. Loosen the four silver captive Torx T15 screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
CAUTION:
the downward forces on the processor. The pins on the socket are very fragile and any damage
to them may require replacing the system board.
82 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
The bond between the heat sink and the processor may be very tight.
(Front Fan Assembly on page
Remove heat sink retaining screws in diagonally opposite pairs (as in an X) to even
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
(Computer Access Panel on page
78).
Spare part number
645326-001
49).
50).