Heat Sink - HP 8100 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Heat sink

The heat sink is secured atop the processor with four captive Torx screws. The heat sink does not
include a fan.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Remove the baffle
4. Remove the chassis fan
5. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board tray.
CAUTION:
an X) to even the downward forces on the processor. This is especially important as the pins on
the socket are very fragile and any damage to them may require replacing the system board.
6. Lift the heat sink from atop the processor and set it on its side to keep from contaminating the
work area with thermal grease.
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When reinstalling the heat sink, make sure that its bottom has been cleaned with an alcohol wipe and
fresh thermal grease has been applied to the top of the processor.
CAUTION:
to evenly seat the heat sink on the processor to avoid damage that could require replacing the system
board.
Failure to install the baffle may cause the computer to overheat.
(Computer Access Panel on page
(Baffle on page
(Front Fan Assembly on page
Heat sink retaining screws should be removed in diagonally opposite pairs (as in
Removing the heat sink
Heat sink retaining screws should be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (as in an X)
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
131).
132).
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