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Dell Latitude E6400 Heatsink and Thermal Paste Replacement

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Disconnect the blue connector near the top right screw of the heatsink (display cable, circled in red) by pulling on the blue tab gently. Gently push and/or tape the cable to the chassis away from the heatsink.

Slowly unscrew the 4 screws holding the heatsink in, unscrewing each one at the same time, and not one at a time. The recommended screw turning is 1-2 turns per screw. The heatsink will slowly lose pressure and come off, and the screws will make a light click when they are loose.

Carefully lift the heatsink from the side with the screws, making sure to pull to the left to free the exhaust side.

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