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Heat sink, Removing the heat sink

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Heat sink Removing the heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base 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 heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (4>3>2>1), loosen the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board. 2. Lift the heat sink off the system board. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor. Removing and installing components 21

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Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
base 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 heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
In reverse sequential order (4>3>2>1), loosen the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2.
Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
Removing and installing components
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