2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Installing the heatsink
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
NOTE:
Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE:
If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heatsink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system
board.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the
base
cover.
3. Follow the procedure in
System board
Removing the system board
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the
microSD
after working inside your
before working inside your
card.
computer.
computer.
Removing and installing components
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