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CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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5 At the same time as you lift, move the main cooling assembly away from the side
of the notebook, then remove the main cooling assembly.
6 Remove any thermal grease residue from the processor using a soft cloth and
isopropyl alcohol.
7 Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the CPU die.
8 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the main cooling assembly and other
components as shown.
9 Insert the new main cooling assembly into the notebook.
10 Tighten the screws that secure the main cooling assembly to the system board.
Reverse the order shown in Step 4.
11 Replace the cooling assembly bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
Caution
When tightening the main cooling assembly’s screws into the numbered
holes, tighten them in numerical order.
Thermal Grease
Thermal Pad