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Nintendo Switch OLED Model Heat Sink Replacement

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Insert a spudger in the gap between the fan and the heat sink.

Pry up with the spudger to separate the heat sink from the adhesive beneath it.

Remove the heat sink.

Clean off the old thermal paste from the heat sink and CPU using high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Apply new thermal paste to the CPU before reassembly.

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