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Intel Reference Thermal Solution Disassembly
1.
Rotate fastener cap. turn to un-lock
2.
Pull up fastener cap to un-seat 12
1.
Disconnect fan cable from motherboard header
2.
Turn fastener caps (4) counter-clock wise
90degrees to the un-locked position
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A flat-bladed screwdriver may be used if required
3.
Pull up on fastener caps to unseat
4.
Manually remove HS with gentle twist motion.
5.
To re-assemble the HS, reset the fastener caps to
their original position with the slot perpendicular to
the HS. Then, follow the assembly instructions.
Note: Thermal grease should be reapplied
TIM and Grease Removal from CPU
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