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removing/ cleaning fan and cooling pads
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in this step we will show you how to remove the fan and the cooling tubes and pads for cleaning or renewing.
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there are 8 screws and 1 connector
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remove the screws ( 1 screw is not on the pictures, you ll find it at the bottom of the fan) but unscrew them simultaneous.
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remove the connector ( see picture 2 ) using an IC extractor
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remove the cooling tubes and fan.
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clean the pads using isopropyl alcohol. you will see pieces (remnants ?) of old thermal paste.
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