Fan
Removing the fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Peel and lift the mylar covering the fan cable.
2. Peel the tape and disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Removing and installing components