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Lenovo ThinkPad R61 Thermal Paste Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad R61 Thermal Paste Replacement, Getting to the insides.: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad R61 Thermal Paste Replacement, Getting to the insides.: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad R61 Thermal Paste Replacement, Getting to the insides.: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
Getting to the insides.
  • 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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