Heat Sink Assembly (Intel) - Model 500B/510B - HP 510B - Minitower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Heat sink assembly (Intel) — Model 500B/510B
NOTE: Heat sink appearance may vary.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly
2. Remove the access panel
3. Lay the computer on its side with the rear facing toward you.
4. Disconnect the heat sink fan control cable from the system board (1).
5. Remove the four torx screws (1) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Figure 2-46
6. Lift the heat sink from the processor and set it on its side to keep from contaminating the work
area with thermal grease.
CAUTION:
to evenly seat the heat sink to the processor. This is especially important as the pins on the socket
are very fragile and any damage to them may require replacing the system board.
When reinstalling an existing heat sink, make sure that its bottom has been cleaned with an alcohol
wipe and fresh thermal grease has been applied to the top of the processor. New heatsinks come
from the factory with fresh thermal grease already applied.
36 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
(Access Panel on page
Removing the heat sink
Heat sink retaining screws should be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (as in an X)
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
5).
4).