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6. Remove the four screws (E) securing the fan end of the liquid cooler fan assembly to the chassis.
7. Lift the fan and heat exchanger end of the liquid cooler assembly from the chassis, then gently detach the
cooler end from the mainboard.
8. Lay cooler on its side—with the thermal patch facing sideways. Do not let the thermal patch touch the
work surface.
9. Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from both the liquid cooler and the processor.
Screw (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.
Liquid cooler screw (4) Black 4.5 to 5.5 kgf-cm N/A