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4.Lay it down in an upright position—with the thermal patch facing upward, on top of the optical drive then disconnect the heatsink fan cable from its mainboard connector. Do not let the thermal patch on the heatsink fan assembly touch the work surface.

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5.Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from both the heatsink and the processor.

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