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[title] Remove the heatsink
[* black] Lift the right edge of the heatsink from the motherboard.
-[* black] Pull the heatsink to the right so the left screw tab slides out from under the screen cable.
+[* black] Slide the heatsink to the right so the left screw tab slides out from under the screen cable.
[* black] Remove the heatsink.
[* icon_reminder] During reassembly:
- [* red] Inspect the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/bEtrQLYVbtTqEuAY.huge|thermal pads|new_window=true] for damage. Apply new pads if any are damaged or missing.
- [* orange] [guide|744|Follow this guide|new_window=true] to clean and reapply thermal paste to the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/O5ZRHEGaVPOIdhrX.huge|chips on the motherboard|new_window=true].
+ [* black] Inspect the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/CNOEGQLjHSAjRuQg.huge|thermal pads|new_window=true] for damage. Apply new pads if any tear or deform too much.
+ [* black] [guide|744|Follow this guide|new_window=true] to clean and reapply thermal paste to the CPU and GPU.