CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer

4Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink. (The screws cannot be completely removed.)

Caution

The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of it. Use caution when you remove the old heat sink or unpack the new heat sink so you do not damage the TIM.

Screws

Screws

5Release the processor by pushing down on the lever, then lifting the lever completely up.

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