• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 48.
Replacing the fan
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
"Removing the computer stand base" on page 27
"Removing the rear cover" on page 29
"Replacing the speakers" on page 30
"Replacing the middle frame" on page 32
To remove the fan, do the following:
1. Detach the fan connector
Figure 18. Removing the fan connector and screws
2. Remove the fan
3
.
Figure 19. Removing the fan
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 48.
1
. Then remove 3 screws
2
that secure the fan to the system board frame.
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