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Chapter 3
4.
Lay it down in an upright position—with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch on
the heatsink touch the work surface.
5.
Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from both the heatsink and the processor.
Removing the Fan
WARNING:
The fan becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or
with your hands.
1.
See “Removing the Top Cover” on page 32.
2.
See “Removing the Heatsink” on page 35.
3.
Disconnect the fan cable from its mainboard connector.
4.
Remove the three screws (B) securing the fan.
Screw (Quantity)
Color
Torque
Part No.
MECH TRUSS M3*L4 NI (3)
Silver
4.5
0.3 kgf-cm
86.3A534.4R0
Summary of Contents for Aspire RL100
Page 1: ...Acer Aspire RL100 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN ...
Page 34: ...26 Chapter 2 ...
Page 52: ...44 Chapter 3 3 Detach the hard disk drive from its connector and lift it off the mainboard ...
Page 66: ...58 Chapter 4 ...
Page 67: ...Chapter 5 59 System Block Diagram System Block Diagram and Board Layout Chapter 5 ...
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Page 72: ...64 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram ...
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