Removing The Heatspreader - Compaq 1600XL Maintenance & Service Manual

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258

Removing the Heatspreader

To remove the Heatspreader, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly
2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad
3. Remove the keyboard
4. Remove the three screws from the Heatspreader.
5. Remove the EMI tape from the heatspreader and lift it out of the chassis.
To replace the Heatspreader, reverse the previous procedures.
Note: If the thermal pads on the Heatspreader are missing or damaged, a new
Heatspreader should be installed.
Important: Before installing the new Heatspreader, remove the plastic covering
from the thermal pads.
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WARNING: To prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the
screws.
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