5.Remove the fan/heat sink assembly by lifting it straight up.
NOTE: Steps 6 through 10 apply only to computer models equipped with AMD processors.
6.Turn the system board
7.Disconnect the fan cable from the system board (1).
8.Remove the Phillips 3.0 x 2.0 screw (2) that secures the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.
NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink assembly and system board components, it might be necessary to move the fan/heat sink assembly from side to side to detach the assembly.
9.Follow the sequence embossed on the heat sink to loosen the six Phillips 10.0 x 2.0 captive screws (3) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.
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