Dell Inspiron 5100 (2015) Thermal Paste Replacement

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Loosen the screws one at a time and repeat until they are fully unscrewed.
Unplug the fan cable from the header by sliding it out horizontally.
Lift the cooler off the CPU with one hand on the CPU area and one hand on the fan assembly.

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