NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your
working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
•
Prerequisites
•
Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the
base
cover.
Procedure
1. Peel the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the system board.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
3. Remove the I/O-board cable from the routing guides on the fan.
4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
5. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the keyboard shield.
6. Lift the fan off the palm-rest assembly.
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Removing the fan
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
Removing the fan
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After
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