Acer Aspire TC-780 - Removing the Thermal Module

34 Aspire TC-780 Desktop Computer Service Guide
Removing the Thermal Module
WARNING: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal
or with your hands.
1. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from the mainboard.
2. Loosen the four captive screws securing the thermal module to the mainboard.
Quantity Color Torque Part Number Screw Type
4 Silver 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Thermal Screws
N/A