2.Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

3.Loosen the three Phillips captive screws (1) and three Phillips spring-loaded captive screws (2) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly.

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 (3) by lifting straight up.

Reverse this procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly.

The thermal material must be thoroughly cleaned from the surface of the fan/heat sink assembly (1),

(3)and the processor (2) and video components (4) each time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed. Thermal pads and thermal paste must be installed on all surfaces before the fan/heat sink assembly is reinstalled.

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