Removing The Heat Sink and Processor
NOTE: Your system board may not have a heat sink on the chipset, and may look different from the images described here.
1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the
4.Loosen the captive screws in the order: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
5.Lift the heat sink assembly upwards, and remove it from the computer. Lay the assembly with the fan facing downwards, and with the thermal grease facing upwards.
6.Press the release lever down and then move it outward to release it from the retention hook that secures it.
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