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Lenovo ThinkPad R61 Thermal Paste Replacement

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Getting to the insides.

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Remove the screws that hold the speaker panel.

Unplug any cables that get in the way of removing it.

Unscrew the screws holding the CPU heatsink and fan. Disconnect the fan cable.

You can carefully use a plastic prying tool to help yourself remove the heatsink, if it is stuck.

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