CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
Loosen the captive screw in the thermal-cooling/processor cover and remove the cover.
Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in the thermal-cooling assembly.
Lift the thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer by pulling straight up on the pull-strap.
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thermal-cooling assembly pull-strap
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captive screws (4)
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
NOTICE: Before you install the replacement processor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly.
Lower the processor thermal-cooling assembly into place on top of the processor, aligning the
numbered screws, labeled "1" through "4," with the numbers on the fan assembly, and the arrow on the
pull-strap pointing toward the outside edge of the system board.
Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
Replace the thermal-cooling/processor cover and tighten the screw.
