Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

                          1 - 5 minutes            

Sections

2

  • Side Panel
  • 2 steps
  • CPU
  • 2 steps

Flags

5

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What you need

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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