4.
Remove the fan/heat sink assembly
(3)
.
NOTE:
Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink
assembly and system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly
from side to side to detach the assembly.
NOTE:
The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the fan/heat sink
assembly
(1)
,
(2)
, and
(3)
, the system board components
(4)
and
(6)
, and the processor
(5)
each
time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed. Thermal material must be installed on all surfaces
before the fan/heat sink assembly is reinstalled. Thermal material is included with all fan/heat sink
assembly, system board, and processor spare part kits.
5.
If it is necessary to replace the heat sink, loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 captive screws
(1)
that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
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