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SGIN X15S Heat Sink Replacement

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While working on your device, if you notice that the battery is swollen, stop your replacement and follow the swollen battery disposal guide. Before working on your device, ensure that it is turned off and completely unplugged from any power sources.

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    • Remove the eight top and middle 7.3 mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the six bottom and side 4.4 mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Use the nylon spudger to gently pry a bit of the back panel open. With the opening pick, go all the way around until the back panel is loose.

    • Pull the back panel off the laptop.

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    • Gently remove the tape holding the battery's cord to the motherboard, followed by the tape in the middle of the cord.

    • If your battery is swollen, halt this guide and follow the swollen battery disposal guide.

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    • Use the nylon spudger to detach the battery from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the four 3 mm screws holding the heatsink in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Lift and remove the heatsink.

    • There is thermal paste on the bottom that will need to be cleaned off and reapplied if the motherboard is replaced.

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

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