Removal
Base Cover
Align the system with the outline to enable the AR lock.
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the cover to the system.
Slide and lift the cover to remove from the system.
Hard Drive Module
Identify the hard drive assembly highlighted in blue.
Press the blue tabs on both sides of the hard drive assembly and slide to release it from the system.
Remove the hard drive assembly from the system.
System Fan
Identify the system fan highlighted in blue.
Press the blue tabs on both sides of the system fan to release.
Turn the system fan over to remove it from the system. The fan cable does not need to be unplugged.
Heatsink
Identify the heatsink highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the heatsink to the system. Loosen in order.
Lift the heatsink away from the system.
Use the alcohol pad to clean the heatsink (as shown in the video).
Processor
Identify the processor highlighted in blue.
Push down and out to release the lever. Lift the lever upward and lift up the processor shield.
Hold the processor firmly by the sides and lift the processor straight upwards from its socket.
Install
Processor
Identify the processor location highlighted in blue.
Hold the processor firmly by the sides and lower downwards into its socket. Do not use force as the pins can be easily damaged.
Close the processor shield by rotating it inwards. Lower the lever and push it under the tab to lock.
Heatsink
Identify the heatsink location highlighted in blue.
Apply a pea sized amount of thermal material as shown.
Place the heatsink on the processor. Install with the arrows pointing toward the back of the system.
Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink to the system board. Tighten in order.
System Fan
Identify the system fan location highlighted in blue.
Install the system fan and slide the system fan until it clicks into place.
Hard Drive Module
Identify the hard drive assembly location highlighted in blue.
Insert the drive assembly into the slot on the system.
Slide the drive assembly toward the connector until it clicks into place.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Place the cover on the system and slide the cover until it clicks into place.
Tighten the thumb screw to secure the cover to the system.