Removal and replacement procedures
Heat sink
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The heat sink spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description
For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor:
■ For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
■ For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor:
■ For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory
■ For use only on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory
Before removing the heat sink, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the following components:
a. Hard drive (see
b. Optical drive (see
c. Keyboard and switch cover (see
d. Speaker (see
e. Display assembly (see
f. Top cover (see
g. System board (see
4–44
"Battery" on page
"Hard drive" on page
"Optical drive" on page
"Keyboard and switch cover" on page
"Speaker" on page
4-24)
"Display assembly" on page
"Top cover" on page
4-32)
"System board" on page
4-6).
4-8)
4-18)
4-25)
4-36)
Spare part number
538459-001
538456-001
538458-001
538457-001
4-20)
Maintenance and Service Guide