Owners Manual

Steps

1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.

2. In sequential order (as indicated by the numbers on the heat sink), replace the four screws (M2x6.5) that secure the heat sink to the

system board.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Removing the heat sink

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

CAUTION:

For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in

your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before

you touch it.

2. Remove the base cover.

3. Remove the battery.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly