Acer Extensa 5220 Thermal Paste Replacement

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Acer Extensa 5220 Thermal Paste Replacement, Reaching the CPU: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Acer Extensa 5220 Thermal Paste Replacement, Reaching the CPU: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Reaching the CPU

First of all, remove the screws holding the this panel. Open it.
It is recommended to disconnect the battery as well.
Unscrew the screws holding the CPU heatsink and disconnect the fan.

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