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2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

3. Follow the sequence embossed on heat sink to loosen the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 captive

screws (1) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.

NOTE: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the fan/heat sink

assembly and system board components, it might be necessary to move the fan/heat sink

assembly from side to side to detach the assembly.

4. Remove the fan/heat sink assembly (2) by lifting straight up.

NOTE: Steps 5 through 8 apply only to computer models equipped with graphics subsystems

having discrete memory.

5. Turn the system board right-side up, with the front toward you.

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HP G72 Specifications

General

Display Size	17.3 inches
Resolution	1600 x 900
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Wireless	802.11 b/g/n
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion
Operating System	Windows 7
Weight	6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Networking	10/100 Ethernet
Ports	3 x USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA
RAM	Up to 8 GB DDR3