Removal
System Cover
Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.
Using a flat head or a Phillips screwdriver, rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.
Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
Lift the cover from the system.
Air shroud
Identify the air shroud highlighted in blue
Hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.
Heat sink
Identify the heat sink highlighted in blue
Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Loosen in reverse order.
Lift the heat sink from the system.
If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease on the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
Install
Heat sink
Identify the heat sink location highlighted in blue
Use the thermal grease syringe included with your kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor.
Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board.
Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
Air shroud
Identify the cooling shroud location highlighted in blue
Align the slot on the air shroud with the standoff on the system.
Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.
System Cover
Identify the system cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system cover.
Close the system cover release latch.
Using a flat head or Phillips screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock position.