Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU

11.Take out the system fan from the main unit as shown.

12.Remove the two screws holding the finger heatsink.

13.Detach the finger heatsink from the main board.

14.Then take out the CPU heatsink from the main board.

15.Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn counter clock-wise) then remove the CPU carefully.

16.Remove the Express dummy card.

Aspire Digital 8930Q manual Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU