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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 Heat Sink Assembly Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 Heat Sink Assembly Replacement, Heat Sink Assembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the following screws securing the heat sink to the logic board assembly:

    • One 2.4 mm Phillips #00 screw

    • One 3.4 mm T5 Torx screw

    • Four 2.7 mm T5 Torx screws

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    • Lift and remove the heat sink up off the logic board assembly.

    • When reinstalling the heat sink, be sure to apply a new layer of thermal paste. If you have never applied thermal paste before, we have a guide that makes it easy.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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