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Use this guide to replace the heat sink or apply new thermal paste in your HP 15-fc0000 series laptop. You will need to clean the heat sink and processor and apply new thermal paste when you put the heat sink back, even if you are re-using the same heat sink. | | ***Note:*** This procedure was written using a model 15-fc0093dx HP 15 Laptop PC but is compatible with any HP 15 Laptop PC whose model number starts with ***15-fc***. | | This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. [[What to do with a swollen battery|If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.|new_window=true]] |
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