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[title] Remove the heatsink
[* black] Pry the heatsink from the thermal paste bonding it to the CPU.
+ [* icon_note] Depending on the age of your laptop, this might require some force. If it feels stuck, gently rotate it back and forth.
[* black] Remove the heatsink.
-[* icon_reminder] During reassembly, use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and lint-free cloths to clean the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/tBt1wrKeiBXF26f6.huge|old thermal paste|new_window=true] from the CPU and the heatsink (if you're reusing it). [guide|744|Reapply thermal paste|new_window=true] before installing your heatsink.
+[* icon_reminder] During reassembly, clean the old thermal paste from the CPU and the heatsink (if you're reusing it) and [guide|744|apply new thermal paste|new_window=true] before installing your heatsink.