Steps
1. Place the computer on its side with the left side facing up.
2. Disconnect the processor fan and heat-sink assembly fan cable from the system board.
3. Disconnect the processor-fan pump cable from the system board.
4. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
5. Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the fan to the chassis.
6. Slide and lift the processor fan from the chassis.
7. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the system board.
Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (125 W)
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
If either the processor or the fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
48 Removing and installing components