Removal and Replacement Procedures

✎The following screws should be removed, then installed, in the 1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped on the thermal plate.

6.Remove the four Torx8 T8M2.5×6.0 screws 1 that secure the thermal plate to the computer.

7.Remove the thermal plate 2.

✎Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal paste located between the thermal plate and video board, it may be necessary to move the thermal plate from side to side to detach the thermal plate from the video board.

Removing the Thermal Plate

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