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6Remove the cooling fan assembly. See "Removing the Cooling Fan Assembly" on page 118.

WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

7Release one of the heat-sink release levers. See Figure 3-29.

8Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

9Release the other heat-sink release lever.

10Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside upside down (thermal grease side facing up).

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