MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE Fan Assembly Replacement

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Carefully separate the two components.
The old thermal paste may add a viscous resistance to the removal of the cooling system, but still make sure you have removed all of the screws in the previous steps.
Clean off the old thermal paste using a cloth, of some sort, dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
Make sure all of the old thermal paste is removed before proceeding to the next step.
On reassembly, you should only need a small dab of thermal paste in the center of each marked region as it should spread out when you place the component back on.
Be extra careful as to not get any thermal paste on any circuits.

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