Difficulty
Easy
Steps
4
Time Required
1 - 5 minutes
Sections
2
- Side Panel
- 2 steps
- CPU
- 2 steps
Flags
5
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Step 1
Side Panel
- Pull latch to left.
Pull latch to left.
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Step 2
- Pull panel away from computer.
Pull panel away from computer.
Step 3
CPU cooler
- Remove 4 screws on CPU cooler.
Remove 4 screws on CPU cooler.
Step 4
Exposing CPU
- Lift cooler away.
- Be careful to not rip the fan connector.
Lift cooler away.
Be careful to not rip the fan connector.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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