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-[* black] Wedge the plastic tool in between the edge of the heat sink and the aluminum perimeter.
+[* black] Wedge the plastic opening pick in between the edge of the heat sink and the aluminum perimeter with care not to scratch the CPU beneath.
[* black] Gently pry up on the heat sink until it is loose enough for you to remove. Then grab and remove the heat sink.
-[* icon_caution] If it does not work in the first position that you tried, try another. Do not pry too much in one position because it could damage the components of the heat sink.
+[* icon_caution] If it does not work in the first position that you tried, try another. Do not pry too much in one position because it could damage the components beneath the heat sink.
+[* icon_reminder] Clean and [guide|744|Reapply the Thermal Paste] during reinstallation.