4. Pivot the two plastic retaining clips that secure the heat sink fan duct outward. Then, remove the heat
sink fan duct from the failing heat sink and fan assembly.
Figure 52. Removing the heat sink fan duct
5. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system
board.
6. Follow the following sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly
to the system board:
a. Partially remove screw
b. Partially remove screw
Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the
system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly.
Figure 53. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
1
, then fully remove screw
3
, then fully remove screw
2
, and then fully remove screw
4
, and then fully remove screw
.
Chapter 7
Installing or replacing hardware
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