Gateway 910 Series System Manual page 49

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Disconnect the processor fan cable from the fan connector on the system
board. (See "System board" on page 7 for the location of the fan
connector.)
Caution Be careful not to damage the system board when exerting
force to remove the metal clip from the processor socket.
5
Insert a narrow flat-blade screwdriver in the slot of the metal clip. Firmly
press down and outward on the clip until it is clear of the processor socket
tab.
Screwdriver
Metal clip
6
Lift the heatsink off of the processor and unhook the other end of the
metal clip.
Important The heatsink is attached to the processor by thermal
transfer tape. The heatsink may "cling" to the processor.
Pull strongly to remove the heatsink.
Tabs
Metal clip
Replacing the processor
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