7.
Disconnect the CPU heatsink fan cable from the system board as shown in the following figure.
Figure 5-123
Disconnecting the heatsink fan cable
8.
Lift the CPU heatsink out of the chassis
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9.
Use alcohol and a soft cloth to clean the thermal interface residue from the CPU and the heatsink,
allowing the alcohol on the CPU and CPU heatsink to dry completely.
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