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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Loosen screws in sequence as
shown.
Screw#2
Motherboard
Screw#1
Screw#3
Screw#4
Heatsink Bracket
Figure 3-3. Removing the Heatsink
Note:
Wait for the heatsink to cool down before removing it.
3. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease to the surface before you re-install the
heatsink.