Heat Sink (Thermal Module)

The heat sink is secured with six Torx screws. You do not have to remove the fans to remove the heat sink.

Figure 6-42Heat sink location

To remove the heat sink:

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 29).

2.Remove the center access panel (see Center Access Panel on page 32).

3.Remove the memory access panel (see Memory Access Panel on page 34).

4.Remove the drive access panel (see Drive Access Panel on page 35).

5.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 33).

6.Remove the optical drive (see Optical Drive on page 37).

7.Remove the top panel (see Top Panel on page 45).

8.Remove the rear cover (see Rear Cover on page 48).

9.Remove the system board cover (see System Board Cover on page 49).

10.Loosen the four silver captive Torx screws in the order indicated on the heat sink (1) - (4).

11.Remove the two black Torx screws from the top of the heat sink (5).

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