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2. "Chassis" on page 55.
3. "System fan and heat sink" on page 63
4. "M.2 solid-state drive thermal kit" on page 57
5. "PCI-Express card" on page 73.
Removal steps
Notes:
• Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
• Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the thermal grease on the top. Do not touch
the gold contacts on the bottom.
• Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept
as clean as possible.
System board and system board tray
Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During the operation, some components become
hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power,
and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool.
The heat-sink-and-fan assembly and microprocessor might be hot. Before you open the computer cover,
turn off the computer and wait for several minutes until the computer is cool.
For access, remove the following parts in order:
1. "Power adapter and power cord" on page 53
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