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Removing the heat-sink assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
working inside your
the instructions in
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow
sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
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Prerequisites
1
Remove the
optical
2
Remove the
base
3
Remove the battery.
4
Remove the
system-board
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Procedure
NOTE: Place the system board on a clean and flat surface.
1
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2
In sequential order, as indicated on the heat-sink assembly, loosen the captive
screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
3
Remove the screw that secures the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow
After working inside your
drive.
cover.
assembly.
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