Heat sink (heatspreader) – Compaq XL280 User Manual
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AINTENANCE
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ERVICE
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UIDE
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ERIES
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EMOVAL
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EPLACEMENT
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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Heat Sink (Heatspreader)
To remove the heat sink, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (
).
2. Remove the Palmrest cover with TouchPad (
).
3. Remove the keyboard (
).
4. Remove six screws from the heat sink and lift it out of the chassis.
To replace the heat sink, reverse these procedures.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not use excessive pressure when replacing
screws.
Note: If the thermal pads on the heat sink are missing or damaged, install a new
heat sink.
Important: Before installing the new heat sink, remove the plastic covering from
the thermal pads.