CAUTION:The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off thecomputer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following:1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then,disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to thecomputer.2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 82.3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.4. Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Computer components” on page 31.5. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the systemboard.6. Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board in the followingsequence:a. Partially remove screw 1 , fully remove screw 2 , and then fully remove screw 1 .b. Partially remove screw 3 , fully remove screw 4 , and then fully remove screw 3 .Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to thesystem board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly.Figure38. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly7. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.Notes:• You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor.• Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan assembly.8. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are alignedwith the holes in the system board. Ensure that the heat sink and fan assembly cable faces toward themicroprocessor fan connector on the system board.Chapter 9. Installing or replacing hardware 101