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Top heat-sink, Removing the top heat-sink

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Top heat-sink Removing the top heat-sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the rear-I/O cover. About this task CAUTION: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it. NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. The following image(s) indicate the location of the top heat-sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the four screws (M2x2.5) that secures the top heat-sink to the system board. 2. Lift the top heat-sink off the system board. Installing the top heat-sink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image(s) indicate the location of the top heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. 49

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Top heat-sink
Removing the top heat-sink
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base cover
.
3.
Remove the
rear-I/O cover
.
About this task
CAUTION: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before
you touch it.
NOTE:
For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can
reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the top heat-sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Remove the four screws (M2x2.5) that secures the top heat-sink to the system board.
2.
Lift the top heat-sink off the system board.
Installing the top heat-sink
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the top heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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