Introduction
The heat sink regulates the temperature of the laptop. If you have a faulty heat sink, this guide will show you how to replace it.
What you need
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, gently unscrew the eight 1.3 mm Phillips #1 screws until you hear an audible click.
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Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the bottom cover from the laptop.
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Work the plastic opening tool around the edges of the bottom cover undoing all of the plastic clips, as shown in the picture.
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Using your index fingers, gently remove the fan’s power connection.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 1.3 mm Phillips #1 screws and set them aside.
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Using your index finger and thumb, gently pry the cooler from its mountings and remove the assembly.
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Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Good guide, thank you. Clear and concise with very easy to follow pictures and instruction. As usual, iFixit to the rescue :-)
