NOTE: The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer model equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
●Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it
●A thermal pad is used on the graphics subsystem chip (3) and the heat sink section (4) that services it
NOTE: The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer model equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory. Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it.
9.If it is necessary to replace the fan:
a.Remove the two Phillips M2.0×3.0 screws (1) that secure the fan to the heat sink.
b.Release the two clips (2) that secure the fan to the heat sink.
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