Removal of the Heatsink
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Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow these instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.
1.Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from in the sequence as show in the picture on the right.
2.Hold and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when loosening the heatsink!)
3.Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the CPU socket.
4.Clean the surfaces of the CPU and the heatsink to remove the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before
