Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
side
cover.
3. Remove the
fan
assembly.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the heat sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system.
NOTE:
Loosen the screw in the sequential order (1,2,3) as printed on the heat sink.
2. Lift the heat-sink from the system board.
before working inside your
computer.
Removing and installing components
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