User`s manual

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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