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[* black] Lift the motherboard assembly off the heat sink.
+[* icon_caution] The heat sink may still be held in place by the thermal paste. If this is the case, gently pry the heat sink away from the motherboard housing. Make sure to not bend the copper piping on the heat sink.
[* black] Be sure to apply a new layer of thermal paste when reattaching the heat sink.
[* icon_note] Never applied thermal paste before? Our [guide|744|thermal paste guide] makes it easy.