Table 6-5 Heat sink descriptions and part numbers (continued)
Description Spare part number
Thermal grease M54779-001
Thermal gel M54780-001
Before removing the heat sink, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 33).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 37).
3. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board (see Battery on page 38).
Remove the heat sink:
1. Remove the two noncaptive Phillips M2.0 × 5.0 screws (1) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2. In the order indicated on the heat sink, loosen the seven captive Phillips screws (2) that secure the heat
sink to the system board.
3. Remove the heat sink (3).
4. The following illustration shows thermal material locations on the bottom of the heat sink.
Please note the following information for correctly applying thermal gel:
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