System information

3. Remove the heat sink (2).
NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink and
the system board components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to
detach it.
NOTE: Steps 4 and 5 apply to computer models equipped with an Intel processor and a
graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
4. Following the 1 through 8 sequence stamped into the heat sink, loosen the eight Phillips
PM2.0×11.0 captive screws (1) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
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