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Heatsink and fan removal prereq guide
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Before you begin repairs, unplug your laptop and shut it down from the operating system. This ensures that the laptop isn't in standby/suspend mode.
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Make sure your Framework Screwdriver has the T5 Torx bit (labeled as T-5) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.
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Set your Framework Laptop face-down on a clean work surface.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to fully loosen the eight captive T5 Torx screws on the bottom of your laptop.
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Flip your laptop over so it's face-up on your work surface.
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Open the laptop lid so that both the screen and the base lie flat on your work surface.
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Use your fingers to grip the Input Cover in the hinge cutouts.
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Lift upwards to swing the Input Cover up from the base of the laptop.
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Remove the Input Cover.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the six captive T5 Torx screws securing the battery.
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Grab the orange battery tab with your fingers and lift straight up to disconnect the battery.
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Lift and remove the battery from the laptop.
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Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver to gently push on one of the fan connector's protruding edges, then the other, to loosen the connector out of its socket.
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Use your fingers and your Framework Screwdriver to slide the fan connector out of its socket.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the two captive T5 Torx screws securing the fan.
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Lift and remove the fan.
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Use your Framework Screwdriver to loosen the four captive T5 Torx screws securing the heatsink.
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Slide the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver under the heatsink arm labeled "2".
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Gently twist the Framework Screwdriver to lift the heatsink arm and loosen the heatsink.
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Repeat the procedure with the heatsink arm labeled "3".
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Lift and remove the heatsink.
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