Specifications

5. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (5).
NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink
assembly and the system board components, it may be necessary to move the fan/heat sink
assembly from side to side to detach it.
NOTE: Steps 6 and 9 apply to computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with
UMA memory. See steps 2 through 5 for fan/heat sink assembly removal information for
computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory.
6. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
7. Following the 1, 2, 3, 4 sequence stamped into the fan/heat sink assembly, loosen the four
Phillips M2.0×10.0 captive screws (2) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to
the system board.
8. Remove the Phillips M2.0×5.0 screw (3) that secures the fan/heat sink assembly to
the system board.
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