Compaq 1600XL - Manual (Page 110)

24 R EMOVAL S EQUENCE P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1600XL S ERIES
Presario 1600XL Series
Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258
Removing the Heatspreader
To remove the Heatspreader, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 12 ).
2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad ( pg 15 ).
3. Remove the keyboard ( pg 18 ).
4. Remove the three screws from the Heatspreader.
5. Remove the EMI tape from the heatspreader and lift it out of the chassis.
To replace the Heatspreader, reverse the previous procedures.
Note: If the thermal pads on the Heatspreader are missing or damaged, a new
Heatspreader should be installed.
Important: Before installing the new Heatspreader, remove the plastic covering
from the thermal pads.
Å WARNING: To prevent damage, do not use excessive force when replacing the
screws.