Framework Desktop Heatsink Replacement

Escrito Por: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
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Framework Desktop Heatsink Replacement

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

35

Tempo necessário

10 - 20 minutes

Introdução

Use this guide to remove and replace the heatsink in your Framework Desktop.

The replacement heatsink comes pre-installed with thermal pads.

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    • Before you begin repairs, shut down your desktop from the operating system and unplug it.

    • Wait one minute before continuing to allow your Desktop to fully power down.

    • Make sure your Framework Desktop Screwdriver has the Phillips #2 bit (labeled as PH2) facing outwards. If it's not, pull the bit out and flip it.

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    • If you installed the Handle on your Desktop, follow this step. Otherwise, skip it.

    • Rotate the Handle's screw threads counterclockwise on both sides until it comes free.

    • Remove the Handle.

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    • Use your finger to lift up the two D-rings on the Top Panel screws.

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    • Use your fingers to twist the screw counter-clockwise and loosen it.

    • Remove the Top Panel screw.

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    • Repeat the same procedure for the other Top Panel screw.

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    • Slide the Top Panel towards the rear of the computer to release the clips securing it to the chassis.

    • If you're having a hard time gripping the Top Panel, use the screw holes to get a better handhold.

    • Lift the Top Panel off the chassis and remove it.

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    • Use your fingers to grip the top of the Left Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.

    • Remove the Left Panel.

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    • Lay down the Desktop on its side so the fan is facing upward.

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    • Use your fingers to lift the APU fan cable connector off its four‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.

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    • If you aren't using an RGB fan, then skip this step.

    • Use your fingers to lift the fan RGB cable connector off its three‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.

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    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the four 27.3 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the CPU fan and fan duct.

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    • Lift the fan duct off the fan and remove it.

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    • Lift the fan out of the chassis, making sure the cables thread through the side of the heatsink.

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    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to loosen the final captive Phillips screw jutting out under the Primary Storage.

    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to loosen the four captive Phillips screws securing the heatsink in an "X" pattern starting with the top left screw.

    • Only loosen the screws a few turns at a time to avoid applying uneven pressure to the APU.

    • In order: top left → bottom right → bottom left → top right

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    • Lift the heatsink and tilt it up towards the front of the Desktop to navigate it out of the chassis.

    • Only grab the heatsink by its left and right edges (the edges facing the back I/O ports and the Primary SSD). If you grab the other edges, you risk bending the heatsink fins.

    • Remove the heatsink.

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    • There are two types of thermal pads in the Desktop:

    • One thin, grey pad covering the back of the APU

    • Four thicker, blue pads covering the memory and power management

    • Upon removing the heatsink, the thicker pads will stick to either the bottom of the heatsink or to the Mainboard. Since replacement heatsinks come with pre-installed thermal pads, you just need to clean off the pads that remain on the Mainboard.

    • Follow the next two steps to remove the thermal pads remaining on the Mainboard.

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    • Use your fingers to peel off the thermal pads from the memory and power management.

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    • Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to the APU and use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth to wipe away any residue.

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    • Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your Framework Desktop.

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    • Remove the liners covering the thermal pads on your replacement heatsink.

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    • Tilt the heatsink down towards the rear of the Desktop and place it into its slot on the Mainboard.

    • Only grab the heatsink by its left and right edges (the edges facing the back I/O ports and the Primary SSD). If you grab the other edges, you risk bending the heatsink fins.

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    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to tighten the four captive Phillips screws securing the heatsink in an "X" pattern starting with the top right screw.

    • Only tighten the screws a few turns at a time to evenly compress the APU and thermal pads.

    • In order: top right → bottom left → bottom right → top left

    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to tighten the captive Phillips screw jutting out under the Primary Storage.

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    • Orient the fan so its label is facing downward and the cable(s) is pointing towards the top of the computer.

    • If your fan has an arrow indicating airflow direction, make sure it's pointed towards the heatsink.

    • If you're using a different fan, orient it such that the fan is blowing towards the heatsink, not away.

    • Lay the fan on top of the heatsink, making sure the cables are routed so they poke out of the hole on the top of the computer.

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    • If the cables aren't routed properly, lift the fan up slightly and use your fingers to reposition the cables over the side of the heatsink.

    • If you're installing an RGB fan, make sure the "male" end of the RGB cable is covered and set aside in the corner of the chassis.

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    • Lay the fan duct on top of the fan with the lip facing upward.

    • Align the screw holes on the fan duct with the ones on the fan.

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    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the four 27.3 mm‑long screws securing the fan and fan duct.

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    • Orient the main fan cable so its two vertical lines are facing you.

    • Slide the main fan cable over the four-pronged connector labeled "APU Fan," making sure the orange label slots between the vertical lines.

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    • If you aren't using an RGB fan, then skip this step.

    • Orient the RGB cable so the arrow is on the right side of the connector.

    • Use your fingers to slide the RGB cable over the three pronged connector located to the right of the "APU Fan" connector.

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    • Slide the Left Panel onto the left edge of the chassis and press it flat to ensure its clips are slotted into place.

    • There should be a small gap between the bottom of the Left Panel and the silver base.

    • Push the Left Panel towards the base of the computer to close the gap and engage the clips.

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    • Orient the Top Panel so its arrow is pointing towards the rear of the computer.

    • While holding the Top Panel at a slight downward angle, slide it across the top of the chassis (from rear to front) until you feel its clips catch.

    • There should be a small gap between the Top Panel and the front of the Desktop.

    • Lay the Top Panel flat on the chassis to align the remaining clips.

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    • While securing the computer with one hand, use the other hand to slide the Top Panel towards the front of the computer to close the gap and engage the clips.

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    • If you're installing the Handle on your Desktop, follow this step. Otherwise, skip it.

    • Place the Handle over the Top Panel screw holes.

    • While holding the Handle in place, twist the screw threads on both sides clockwise until they're snug on the Top Panel.

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    • Insert the top panel screw into its hole and twist clockwise until it feels snug.

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    • Repeat the same procedure for the other top panel screw.

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    • Use your finger to close the two D-rings on the top panel screws.

Conclusão

You finished fixing your Framework Desktop!

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

If you need help, contact Framework support.

Autor(a)

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

Membro desde: 16/01/22

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