HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual page 66

4. Using both hands, lift up both fans at the same time and remove the assembly (3).
CAUTION: Take extreme care when removing the heat sink and fan assembly. The heatpipes between
the fans are very fragile and can be easily damaged and bent during removal.
NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink and the
system board components each time the heat sink is removed. Replacement thermal material is
included with the heat sink, processor, and system board spare part kits.
The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations. Thermal paste is used on
the heat sink (1) and the processor (2).
56 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts