Fan Assembly - HP Compaq 6910p Maintenance And Service Manual

Fan assembly

Description
Fan assembly
Before removing the fan assembly, follow these steps:
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
1.
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
3.
then unplugging the AC Adapter from the computer.
Remove the battery (see
4.
Remove the keyboard (see
5.
Remove the switch cover (see
6.
Remove the fan assembly:
Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
1.
Remove the Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw (2) that secures the fan assembly to the computer.
2.
Remove the fan assembly (3).
3.
Reverse this procedure to install the fan assembly.
NOTE:
To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left and
right sides of the computer.
The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is
designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected
by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation
66 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page 42).
Keyboard on page 57).
Switch cover on page 64).
Spare part number
446416-001