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A guide on how to remove the Heat Spreader.
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Flip the laptop over with the rear panel facing forward.
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Using a TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the two T8 Torx screws that secure the LED cover to the base enclosure.
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Flip the laptop back over with the front facing forward. Open the screen.
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Locate the F1 and F2 keys near the top left corner of the keyboard.
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While holding the F1 and F2 keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.
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Locate the Scroll and Pause keys near the top right corner of the keyboard.
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While holding the Scroll and Pause keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.
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Insert a spudger between the F7 and F8 keys. Lift up to remove the LED cover.
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Lift the back edge of the keyboard and pull towards the screen.
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Pull the cable and lift up to release.
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Disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the system board.
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Remove the four screws from the heat sink.
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Pull the the heat sink up and out of the computer.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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