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Removing the Heatspreader

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Presario 1200XL Series Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B Removing the Heatspreader To remove the Heatspreader, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 9). 2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (pg 14). 3. Remove the keyboard (pg 16). 4. Remove four screws 1 from the Heatspreader and lift it 2 out of the chassis. Note: Positions of screws are numbered on the Heatspreader. To replace the Heatspreader, reverse the previous procedures. Note: If the thermal pads on the Heatspreader are missing or damaged, a new Heatspreader should be installed. Important: Before installing the new Heatspreader, remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads. ÅTo prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the screws. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES REMOVAL SEQUENCE 17

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EQUENCE
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Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Removing the Heatspreader
To remove the Heatspreader, complete the following steps:
1.
Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (
pg 9
).
2.
Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad (
pg 14
).
3.
Remove the keyboard (
pg 16
).
4.
Remove four screws
1
from the Heatspreader and lift it
2
out of the chassis.
Note:
Positions of screws are numbered on the Heatspreader.
To replace the Heatspreader, reverse the previous procedures.
Note:
If the thermal pads on the Heatspreader are missing or damaged, a new
Heatspreader should be installed.
Important:
Before installing the new Heatspreader, remove the plastic covering
from the thermal pads.
Å
To prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the screws.