2.Remove the four Torx T8M2.0x7.0 captive screws (1) and the four Torx T8M2.5×12.0 captive screws (2) that secure the heat sink to the base enclosure.

3.Lift the right side of the heat sink (1) to disengage it from the graphics card.

4.Remove the heat sink (2) by sliding it to the right.

NOTE: The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces of the heat sink (1), (2), and (3), the processor (1), the Northbridge chip (2), and various capacitors (3) each time the heat sink is removed. Thermal material is included with all heat sink and processor spare part kits.

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