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The heat sink has Thermal Interface
Material (TIM) located on the bottom of
it. Use caution when you remove the old
heat sink or unpack the new heat sink so
you do not damage the TIM.
Remove the fan cover by squeezing the top and bottom, then pulling it
5
out.
Find the memory module banks on your system board.
6
Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory modules,
7
then remove them.
Caution
Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then
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remove the heat sink.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board, noting their
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locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install
the new board.)
Replacing the system board
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2
1
Screws
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