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| [* black] The first step in removing the CPU cooler is to unplug the small three pin power cable. | |
| [* black] The CPU cooler is attached with two hooks. Removing it without damaging the CPU requires two distinct motions: | |
| [* red] Gently push down on the red tab. | |
| [* blue] Squeeze the red tab towards the fan and then lift the cooler. | |
| [* icon_caution] Using too much pressure can crack the processor and ruin your day. | |
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| + | [* icon_note] We can now see the CPU die since this version of the Pentium III did not have an integrated head spreader. This design is called a flip-chip pin grid array (FC-PGA). |