Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover.
Pry the base cover near the hinges to release it from the system.
Remove the base cover by loosening the sides and front.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable highlighted in blue.
Using the pull tab, lift up to disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to ground the system and remove residual static electricity.
Heatsink
Identify the heatsink highlighted in blue. Ensure the system is cooled down before removal.
Loosen the captive screws that secure the heatsink. Loosen in reverse sequential order.
Remove the screw that secures the heat sink.
Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Use the alcohol pad to clean the heatsink (as shown in the video).
Install
Heatsink
Identify the heatsink assembly location highlighted in blue.
Apply a pea sized amount of thermal material as shown.
Install the heatsink assembly into the slot on the system board.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the heat sink. Tighten in order. Do not over tighten.
Install the screw that secures the heat sink.
Battery Cable
Identify the battery cable location highlighted in blue.
Push down to connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the base cover tabs to the slots, press the cover until it clicks into place.
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the system.