2.Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

3.Follow the sequence embossed on heat sink to loosen the three Phillips PM2.5×7.0 captive screws (1) that secure 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.

4.Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (2) by lifting straight up.

NOTE: Steps 5 through 8 apply only to computer models equipped with graphics subsystems having discrete memory.

1.Turn the system board right-side up, with the front toward you.

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