in this step we will show you how to remove the fan and the cooling tubes and pads for cleaning or renewing.

there are 8 screws and 1 connector

remove the screws ( 1 screw is not on the pictures, you ll find it at the bottom of the fan) but unscrew them simultaneous.

remove the connector ( see picture 2 ) using an IC extractor

remove the cooling tubes and fan.

clean the pads using isopropyl alcohol. you will see pieces (remnants ?) of old thermal paste.

if the fan itself is broken , you can replace this by removing the very tiny screws. and remove the black tape.