Heat Sink (Thermal Module) - HP Compaq Pro 4300 Maintenance & Serice Manual

Heat Sink (Thermal Module)

The heat sink is secured with five Torx screws – four captured, one not captured.
Figure 6-32
To remove the heat sink:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
on page
2. Remove the center access panel (see
3. Remove the memory access panel (see
4. Remove the drive access panel (see
5. Remove the stand (see
6. Remove the heat sink cover (see
7. Loosen the four silver captive Torx screws on the heat sink (1).
CAUTION:
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.
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Heat sink location
33).
Stand on page
Remove heat sink retaining screws in diagonally opposite pairs (as in an X) to even
Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
Hinge Cover Panel on page
Memory Access Panel on page
Drive Access Panel on page
61).
Heat Sink Cover on page
34).
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