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Intro History: MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 Heat Sink Replacement

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MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012
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Heat Sink
Title
Installing MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 Heat Sink
Introduction
Things heating up inside your MacBook Pro with Retina Display? Could be trouble with the heat sink. Use this guide to show you how to remove the heat sink in the Mid 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina display.
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Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Guide Prerequisites

Tools

  • MacBook Pro and Air 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver x1 added.
  • Spudger x1 added.
  • T5 Torx Screwdriver x1 added.

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Steps

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