Table 14. Removal steps of fan assembly (continued)
When installing: Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2
grams, on the parts marked
cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. For the new CPU thermal device/fan, you
need to peel the thin film off from the rubbers marked
For discrete fan assembly
For integrated fan assembly
1080 CPU
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
•
"1010 Battery pack" on page 54
•
"1040 Thermal cover" on page 56
•
"1070 Fan assembly" on page 59
Attention: CPU is extremely sensitive. When you service the CPU, avoid any kind of rough handling.
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as in the following figures. Either too much or too less application of grease can
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b
b
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a
a
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