1 | captive screws (6) | 2 | heat sink |
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3 | top cover |
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Replacing the Heat Sink
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.
3.Align the six captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the heat sink).
4.Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in Replacing the Top Cover.
5.Replace the bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card).
6.Replace the
7.Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
8.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
9.Replace the
10.Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
11.Follow the instructions in step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive(s).
12.Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
13.Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).
14.Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
