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Step 43

Lift the heat sink and fan assembly out of the computer.

Congratulations! You have now removed your item. To reassemble simply follow the directions in reverse order.

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Installing PowerBook G4 Al 17" Heat Sink & Fan Assembly

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Step 1: Battery

Steps 2–11: Upper Case

Steps 12–14: SuperDrive

Steps 15–17: Bluetooth

Steps 18–25: DC-In Board

Steps 26–35: Logic Board

Steps 36–41: Display

Steps 42–43: Heat Sink & Fan Assembly

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