HP Dx5150 HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Editi - Page 85

Heatsink - mt processors

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Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.14 Heatsink 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, "Preparation for Disassembly"). 2. Remove the access panel and rotate the computer so the system board is parallel to the table to make it easier to work on (Section 6.3, "Access Panel"). 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable 1 from the system board. 4. Loosen the two screws 2 that secure the heatsink to the processor. 5. Twist the heatsink to break the bond between it and the processor. 6. Lift the heatsink 3 from the processor. To install a heatsink, reverse the removal procedure. Ä CAUTION: Always refresh the thermal grease when reinstalling a heatsink. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 6-25

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Service Reference Guide, dx5150
361685-001
6–25
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT) Chassis
6.14 Heatsink
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”
).
2. Remove the access panel and rotate the computer so the system board is parallel to the table
to make it easier to work on (
Section 6.3, “Access Panel”
).
3. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable
1
from the system board.
4. Loosen the two screws
2
that secure the heatsink to the processor.
5. Twist the heatsink to break the bond between it and the processor.
6. Lift the heatsink
3
from the processor.
To install a heatsink, reverse the removal procedure.
Ä
CAUTION:
Always refresh the thermal grease when reinstalling a heatsink.