Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the stand.
3. Remove the
cable cover
4. Remove the
back
cover.
5. Remove the
system-board
6. Remove the
system
fan.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the five captive screws that secure the heat sink to the
system board and the display-assembly base.
2. Slide and lift the heat sink off the system board and display-assembly base.
Before working inside your
(optional).
shield.
computer.
Removing and installing components
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