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c. Lift the processor heatsink assembly up and away from the system board.
d. Turn the processor heatsink assembly over and place it on a work surface with the processor assembly facing up.
8.
Release the thermal grease adhesion between the processor assembly and heatsink:
a. Locate the TIM (thermal interface media) breaker slot between the processor assembly and heatsink.
The slot is across from the Pin 1 indicator, near the corner.
b. Insert a 1/4" flat blade screwdriver or nonconductive tool into the slot.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, insert the tool between the processor and the heatsink
base. The opening in the carrier provides access to a gap between the processor heatsink spreader and
the heatsink base.
c. To release the adhesion of the thermal grease, gently rotate the tool.
d. Unlatch the remaining corners of the processor assembly.
e. Separate the processor assembly from the heatsink.
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