Removing the Processor Heat-Sink
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Prerequisites
1.
Remove the
stand
2.
Remove the
back
cover.
3.
Remove the
system-board
4.
Remove the
VESA-mount
Procedure
1.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board.
2.
Remove the screw that secures the processor heat-sink to the display-panel base.
3.
Peel off the Mylar from the processor heat-sink and fan.
4.
Lift the processor heat-sink off the system board.
1.
Mylar
3.
processor heat-sink
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2.
screw
4.
captive screws (4)
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