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You have to determine if it's a SECC or SECC2 style processor and get the appropriate heatsink/fan. Yes, you have to remove the whole assembly from the slot, and how you do it depends on the exact type of retention mechanism it has. It's not difficult, but if you have never done it before, it can be confusing depending how complex the mechanism is. If it's a retail processor, the heatsink is riveted to the cartridge, and on those it's a lot easier to unscrew just the fan and replace it, they are standard 40mm fans I believe.
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