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

 

B

 

disengage the heatsink and fan

 

 

 

 

 

assembly from the motherboard.

A

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

A

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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