Asus ROG STRIX G17 Series Service Manual page 22

Disassembly Notice Please be sure to pull out adapter and disconnect the battery.
Step 1 : Please follow the reverse screws numbers to loosen the retention screws *8pcs
without removing the screw form the MB.
Step 2 : Remove the THERMAL MODULE from MB.
Recommend that the force point is at green block, and pull up thermal module to take it
out. Do not pull up at red block and also notice the thermal pipe should not have deformation.
4
2
THERMAL MODULE
1
8
5
3
6
7
For G713QY, CPU and GPU thermal material
is Liquid metal
(FOR G713QY)
Screws QTY
8
Assembly Notice
Step-1
THERMAL MODULE Location:[VRAM/CHOKE/MOS]
Material: FCR-AS Grease
MB Location:[GPU]
Material: (GA500 Grease)
Note: Only For G713QY, GPU thermal material is Liquid metal.
Step-2
MB Location:[CPU]
Step-3
Please follow the screws numbers to lock screws *8pcs.
IMPORTANT! Thermal paste, thermal pads, liquid metal, or other thermal
interface materials must be thoroughly removed and replaced if this
component is removed. Ensure that replacement materials are available
before proceeding, or contact an authorized service center for assistance.
WARNING! The heat sink contains liquid metal and should only be removed by
authorized service personnel. Significant damage may occur to motherboard
components if the heat sink is improperly removed.
Spec Torque (kgf-cm)
Retention Screw 2.0±0.2
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