a. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from the system board [1].
b. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heatsink assembly [2].
c. Lift up the heatsink and remove it from the computer [3].
4. Repeat Step 4 to remove the second heatsink module from the computer.
Installing the Heatsink Assembly
1. Place the heatsink assembly inside the computer.
2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink assembly to the system board.
NOTE: Misalignment of screws can damage the system.
3. Connect the heatsink assembly cable to the system board.
4. Install:
a. optical drive (required only for the removal of heatsink assembly for CPU1)
b. computer cover
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Heatsink Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove:
a. computer cover
b. optical drive (Required only for the removal of heatsink for CPU1)
c. heatsink assembly
3. Slide out the grommets that secure the heatsink fan to the heatsink assembly.
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