Acer G530 Series manual Removing the HSF assembly

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(1)Align the heat sink fan assembly to the CPU (1).

(2)Using a screwdriver, tighten the heatsink’s four screws to secure it to the mainboard (2).

(3)Connect the CPU fan cable to its mainboard connector. Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 14 for the location of the CPU fan connector.

3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Removing the HSF assembly

Important: Before removing a CPU from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data.

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 35.

Warning! The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your hands.