in this step we will show you how to remove the fan and the cooling tubes and pads for cleaning or renewing.

there are 8 screws and 1 connector

remove the screws ( 1 screw is not on the pictures, you ll find it at the bottom of the fan) but unscrew them simultaneous.

remove the connector ( see picture 2 ) using an IC extractor

remove the cooling tubes and fan.

clean the pads using isopropyl alcohol. you will see pieces (remnants ?) of old thermal paste.