Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the processor fan/heat sink assembly. This could damage the fan.
1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105.
2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 107).
3Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer" on page 109).
4Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan/heat sink assembly.
5Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan/heat sink assembly and lift it straight up.
CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink fan assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
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NOTE: The processor fan/heat sink assembly in your computer may not look exactly like the one shown in the illustration above.
