CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The
oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the rear cover.
5. Remove the solid-state drive 1.
6. Remove the solid-state drive 2.
7. Remove the wireless card.
8. Remove the memory module.
9. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 17 in Removing the system board.
NOTE: System board can be removed with the heat sink and USB board attached.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Turn the system board over.
2. Remove the six screws (M2x4) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
3. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
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