6. 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 63. Removing the heat sink fan duct
7. Follow this 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 to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four
screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly.
Figure 64. Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly
8. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.
Notes:
• You might have to twist the heat sink and fan assembly gently to free it from the microprocessor.
1
, then fully remove screw
3
, then fully remove screw
2
, and then fully remove screw
4
, and then fully remove screw
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Chapter 7
Installing or replacing hardware
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