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11. Remove the heat sink.
a. Remove the two securing brackets, if present, by pressing the tabs together and lifting the brackets up.
b. Remove the memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module") closest to the heat sink.
c. Press the lever on the retention base until the heat sink is released.
d. Gently lift the heat sink from the microprocessor.
1
tabs (2 on each securing
bracket)
2
securing brackets (2)
NOTE: Your computer may or may not have securing brackets. Operating the computer without these brackets does not affect its performance.
1
heat sink
2
retention base
3
lever
NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal material facing upward.