Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Heat Sink (Heatspreader)
To remove the heat sink, complete the following steps:
1.Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (pg 10).
2.Remove the Palmrest cover with TouchPad (pg 13).
3.Remove the keyboard (pg 16).
4.Remove six screws from the heat sink and lift it out of the chassis.
To replace the heat sink, reverse these procedures.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage, do not use excessive pressure when replacing screws.
Note: If the thermal pads on the heat sink are missing or damaged, install a new heat sink.
Important: Before installing the new heat sink, remove the plastic covering from the thermal pads.
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES | REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 23 |