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Step 34

  • Use a firm plastic edge to scrape the thermal material off the three indicated chips.


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Step 35

  • Apply a new layer of thermal paste to all three chips.

  • 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.

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


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Step 36 — Display

  • If you are ultimately removing the heat sink & fan assembly, your computer will differ from the images in this section.

  • Disconnect the inverter cable, the Bluetooth/DC-In cable, and the display data cable from the logic board.


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