How to Remove an Intel CPU Fan

In this inscrutable I will show you How to Remove an Intel CPU Fan.

What you will need:

· Paper/Kitchen towels

· Cotton swabs

· Rubbing alcohol (90% or higher)

· CPU thermal paste

Before you start:

· Shut down the computer.

· Unplug all of the cables from the back of the computer.

· Take proper electrostatic discharge (esd) precautions.

Step 1: How to Remove an Intel CPU Fan

Remove the fan connector from the fan header.

Step 2:

Turn the push pins with fingers or a flat screwdriver counterclockwise 90 degrees to release them.

Step 3:

Pull up the push pins.

Step 4:

Remove the fan.

Step 5: How to Apply Thermal Paste

you should replace the thermal paste if you remove your cooler for any reason.

Step 6:

Dip a soft cloth or tissue in the isopropyl alcohol and gently remove the previously applied thermal paste. Wait for a while until the alcohol dry before installation.

Step 7:

Inject the thermal paste from the syringe to the center of the processor

Note : Always replace the thermal paste. Never add new thermal paste on top of used thermal paste.

Step 8: How to Install an Intel CPU Fan

Turn the push pins clockwise 90 degrees to reset them.

Step 9:

Reinsert the fan.

Step 10:

Press the push pins in the order shown to secure them.

Step 11:

Plug the fan connector from the fan header.

Step 12:

you can watch below video for further clarification.