Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
SD
card.
3. Remove the
SIM card
4. Enter
service
mode.
5. Remove the
base
cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Peel the two pieces of tape securing the gray WWAN antenna cable from the bottom side of the CPU shielding cover.
2. Peel the piece of conductive tape and the tape securing the system fan cable from the left side of the CPU shielding cover.
3. Pry the CPU shielding cover from the pry point indicated on the top-right corner of the CPU shielding cover.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the shielding cover immediately after prying the cover, as this can damage the
shielding cover.
before working inside your
tray.
computer.
Removing and installing components
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