How to Replace the Heatsink | HP ENVY 15-ae000, ah000 Notebook PC | HP

Learn how to replace the heatsink for the HP ENVY 15-ae000, ah000 Notebook PC.
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Note: The following video depicts a specific configuration of the notebook. The same removal and replacement procedures apply to all configurations of the notebook.
Before you begin: Remove the optical drive (if installed), base enclosure, USB board, and fan.
Removal:
Note: Depending on the type of heat sink installed, it will have either four or six screws securing it to the system board. The heat sink with four screws is shown in the following procedure.
Note: The heat sink has numbers adjacent to the following four screws.
Remove the four 3 mm P1 Phillips-head screws that secure the heat sink over the primary processor in numerical order.
Note: Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal grease located between the heat sink and processor components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to detach it from the system board.
Remove the heat sink from the system board.
Replacement:
Note: Before replacing the heat sink, the thermal grease should be replaced. The thermal grease should be replaced every time the heat sink is removed.
Use alcohol and a soft cloth or an alcohol swab to clean all thermal grease off of the heat sink and processor.
Use the thermal grease applicator to apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the center of the primary processor core.
Align the mounting screws on the heat sink with the standoffs on the system board and position the heat sink over the processor.
Replace the four 3 mm P1 Phillips-head screws that secure the heat sink assembly over the primary processor in numerical order.

Caution: Improperly installing or replacing parts could damage your HP device or void your warranty. Before replacing any parts, check your warranty.

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