Acer 7730A Laptop User Manual


 
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Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components
14 Remove the screws as shown and loosen the captive screws that secure the cooling
assembly to the system board.
Caution: When loosening or removing the cooling assembly’s screws in
the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order.
15 Remove the old cooling assembly.
16 Remove any thermal grease residue from the processor using a soft cloth and
isopropyl alcohol.
17 Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the CPU die.
Captive
screw
Captive
screw
Captive
screw
Removable screw
Removable screw