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4.Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the system board by pivoting the lever 1 that secures the heat sink and fan assembly until it is fully in the up position. Carefully lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.
Notes:
a.You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor.
b.Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan assembly.
Figure 59. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
5.Place the new heat sink and fan assembly into position and lower the lever to secure the new heat sink and fan assembly.
6.Connect the new heat sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the system board.
7.Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 155.
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