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Intel Reference Thermal Solution Disassembly
1. Rotate fastener cap. turn to un-lock
2. Pull up fastener cap to un-seat 12
1. Disconnect fan cable from motherboard header
2. Turn fastener caps (4) counter-clock wise
90degrees to the un-locked position
• A flat-bladed screwdriver may be used if required
3. Pull up on fastener caps to unseat
4. Manually remove HS with gentle twist motion.
5. To re-assemble the HS, reset the fastener caps to
their original position with the slot perpendicular to
the HS. Then, follow the assembly instructions.
Note: Thermal grease should be reapplied
TIM and Grease Removal from CPU
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