MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Late 2013 Heat Sink Replacement

Written By: Andrew Optimus Goldheart

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Remove the four 3.5 mm T5 screws securing the heat sink to the logic board.
Grip both ends of the heat sink and lift it up from the logic board.
When installing the new heat sink, remember to replace the thermal paste underneath the heat sink.

If you have a dual graphics heat sink, there are 4 more screws to remove.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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