Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 - Manual (Page 43)

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware
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Replacing the heatsink
To remove the heatsink:
1. Removing the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.
2. Removing the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
3. Removing the motherboard cover. Refer to “Removing the
motherboard cover”.
4. Remove the system fans. Refer to “Replacing the system fans”.
5. Remove the 7 screws that secure the heatsink to the motherboard.
6. Lift up the heatsink.
7. Align then install the new heatsink.
8. Install back system fans and the motherboard cover back.
9. Align then install the computer cover and computer stand.