HP EliteBook 8740W Service Manual page 82

Remove the processor heat sink:
1. Following the 1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped into the processor heat sink, loosen the four Phillips
captive screws (1) that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
2. Lift the right side of the processor heat sink (2) until it rests at an angle.
NOTE:
sink and processor, it may be necessary to move the processor heat sink from side to side to
detach it from the system board.
3. Slide the processor heat sink (3) up and to the right at an angle and remove it.
NOTE:
must be thoroughly removed and replaced each time the processor heat sink is removed.
Replacement thermal paste is included in the processor heat sink and processor spare part kits.
Reverse this procedure to install the processor heat sink.
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Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the processor heat
Thermal paste located on the surfaces of the processor (1) and processor heat sink (2)