Heat Sink - HP Sprout Maintenance & Service Manual

Heat sink

The heat sink is secured with four captive Torx screws, four captive Phillips #1 screws, and one non-captive
Torx screw.
To remove the heat sink:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
2. Remove the rear covers (see
3. Separate the computer from the column (see
4. Remove the system board cover (see
5. In the order indicated on the heat sink, loosen the four captive Torx screws (1) – (4) from the larger part
of the heat sink over the processor.
CAUTION:
downward forces on the processor. This is especially important as the pins on the socket are very fragile
and any damage to them may require replacing the system board.
6. In the order indicated on the heat sink, loosen the four captive Phillips #1 screws (1) – (4) from the
smaller part of the heat sink over the graphics chip.
CAUTION:
downward forces on the processor. This is especially important as the pins on the socket are very fragile
and any damage to them may require replacing the system board.
7. Remove the Torx screw on the right part of the heat sink (5) above the fan.
60 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures – Computer
Removing the rear covers from the computer on page
Remove heat sink retaining screws in diagonally opposite pairs (as in an X) to even the
Remove heat sink retaining screws in diagonally opposite pairs (as in an X) to even the
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page
Separating the computer from the column on page
System board cover on page
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