Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Heat Sink Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 4 Steps
The heat sink whisks away extra heat from the CPU and channels it to the fan and cooling system, keeping those delicate CPU bits safe and sound.
Step 1
First things first—shut down that computer! No one likes surprises.
Press down firmly to keep those screws from slipping out of place.
– Using your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver, unscrew all twelve 6 mm screws holding the laptop’s back cover in place—get ready to free that stubborn panel!
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Step 2
– Pop off the laptop’s back cover—it should slide off like butter. No sweat, you’ve got this!
Step 3
– Grab your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver and take out all six 7mm screws holding the heat sink in place. You’ve got this!
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Step 4
– Pop off that heat sink with confidence!
– Make a mental note of the gray thermal paste hanging out on the back of the heat sink—it’s important stuff.
– For replacing the heat sink, check out Salvation Repair’s Applying Thermal Paste Guide. It’s got your back!
