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5.Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board.
6.Pivot the handle 1 to release the heat sink and fan assembly clamp and then disengage the clamp from the plastic retention bracket.
Figure 16. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
Note: You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor.
7.Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.