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Step 37

  • Use a firm plastic edge to scrape the thermal material off the heat sink.


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Step 38

  • Apply a new layer of thermal paste to the copper heat conduit.

  • When replacing the logic board, make sure all cables are routed around and above - not under - it, and to connect the two cables that do go beneath before pushing the board into place.

  • Place the logic board back in the computer, trying not to move it around once the processor has come into contact with the newly-applied thermal paste.


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Step 39 — Speakers

  • On computers with an ambient light sensor, you will remove an ambient light sensor board instead of a placeholder yellow plastic board.

  • Remove the two black Phillips screws from the yellow plastic board above the USB port on the left side of the computer.


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