3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
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Optical drive (see
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Hard drive (see
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WLAN module (see
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Keyboard (see
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Top cover (see
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System board (see
Remove the fan/heat sink assembly:
1.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2.
Turn the system board upside down, with the fan away from you.
3.
Loosen the captive screws (1) that secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board.
NOTE:
The number of screws used to secure the fan/heat sink assembly to the system board
varies by computer model.
NOTE:
Due to the adhesive quality of the thermal material located between the heat sink and
system board components, it may be necessary to move the heat sink from side to side to
detach it.
Battery on page
50), and then remove the following components:
Optical drive on page
Hard drive on page
54)
WLAN module on page
Keyboard on page
61)
Top cover on page
65)
System board on page
51)
58)
78)
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