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crwdns2933797:0David Hodsoncrwdnd2933797:0Mha 12, 2010crwdne2933797:0

	[* icon_note] This step requires working with both hands and may be better accomplished with the logic board sitting in your lap.
-	[* black] Using ~~an iPod~~ opening tool (or similar) in one hand, push down one pin holding the heat sink on the logic board. The spring under the pin will provide moderate resistance.
+	[* black] Using a plastic opening tool (or similar) in one hand, push down one pin holding the heat sink on the logic board. The spring under the pin will provide moderate resistance.
	[* black] While holding the pin down from the heat sink side of the board, use a pair of pliers in your other hand on the underside of the board to squeeze both barbs against the plastic shaft of the pin.
	[* black] With both barbs squeezed together, push the pin through its hole in the logic board.
	[* black] Repeat this process for each of the four pins holding the heat sink on the logic board.