Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15ADA05 Heat Sink Replacement

ID: 172157

Description: Use this guide to replace the heat sink in the...

Steps:

1. Remove the six 5 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
2. Remove the four 2.5 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

3. Insert the blue opening pick between the base plate and the bottom of the laptop.
4. Carefully pry the clips loose around the edges until the base pops off.

5. Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 3mm screws holding the heat sink in place.

6. Remove the heat sink.
7. Be careful not to damage the processor. Remove the heat sink carefully. If it does not remove easily, check for remaining screws or dirt on the heat sink.

8. Using a paper towel, apply a small amount of of rubbing alcohol the paper towel. Then, remove the remaining thermal paste until none is left.

9. Apply a very small amount of thermal paste to the processor (around the size of a grain of rice) evenly. Then, replace the new heat sink and press down gently.
10. Be careful when reattaching the cooler so as not to damage the processor.
11. Tighten the screws in a diagonal pattern to ensure even pressure and spread of the thermal paste.