Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning

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Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean the old thermal compound.
If the thermal compound is solidified, you can use a flat end of any plastic tool to scrape it off.
Separate the Fan from the Heat-sink.

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