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Heatsink Removal

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Gently lift the heatsink straight up and off of the device.

The heatsink will be lightly stuck to the CPU by thermal paste.

During reassembly, be sure to install new thermal paste.

Place the two small holes on each end of the heatsink pipes onto the corresponding pegs in the case to ensure proper alignment.

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