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Replacing the thermal sensor
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
To replace the thermal sensor, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the
computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 90.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Replacing the front bezel" on page 90.
4. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the thermal sensor connector on the system board. See
"Parts on the system board" on page 34.
5. From the inner side of the chassis, pivot the retaining clip
side to release it. Then disengage the thermal-sensor plastic holder from the chassis.
Figure 20. Removing the thermal sensor
6. Pull the entire thermal sensor out of the chassis.
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inward and then push the clip to the outer
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