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Replacing the heat sink
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.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system
board and processor.
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system
board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or
the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure
that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2
In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink), tighten the four captive screws
that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Post-requisites
Replace the
base
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computer. After working inside your computer, follow
After working inside your
cover.
computer. For more safety best
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