Heat Sink (Thermal Module)
NOTE: The heat sinks (thermal modules) for MXM and UMA graphics are not spared.
The heat sink is secured with nine screws. You do not have to remove the large fan to remove the heat sink. You have to remove the small fan to remove the heat sink.
To remove the heat sink:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 43).
2.Remove the small rear cover (see Small Rear Cover on page 44).
3.Remove the port cover (see Port Cover on page 45).
4.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 46).
5.Remove the drive cover (see Optical Drive on page 47).
6.Remove the memory cover (see Memory on page 53).
7.Remove the upper rear panel (see Upper Rear Panel on page 55).
8.Remove the small fan (see Small Fan on page 61).
9.Remove the screw at the top of the heat sink (1).
10.In the order indicated by the numbers stamped into the heat sink, remove the six screws (2) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
11.Loosen the two captive screws (3) that secure the heat sink to the system board. Figure
12.Lift the heat sink off the system board.
To replace the heat sink, reverse the removal procedures.
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