1.6.3Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1.

Disconnect the CPU fan cable from

 

 

 

 

 

the connector on the motherboard.

 

 

2.

Rotate each fastener

 

 

 

 

 

counterclockwise.

 

 

 

 

3.

Pull up two fasteners at a time in

 

 

 

 

 

a diagonal sequence to disengage

 

B

 

the heatsink and fan assembly

 

 

 

 

 

from the motherboard.

A

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

B

A

4.Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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