Remove the video board fan (2).
3.
Reverse this procedure to install the video board fan.
Video board
Description
nVidia video board (includes replacement thermal material)
Before removing the video board fan, 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 following components:
5.
Hard drive (see
a.
Optical drive (see
b.
Keyboard (see
c.
Hinge cover (see
d.
Rear cover (see
e.
Top cover (see
f.
Subwoofer (see
g.
System board (see
h.
Video board heat sink (see
i.
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Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page
36).
Hard drive on page
42)
Optical drive on page
Keyboard on page
50)
Hinge cover on page
Rear cover on page
53)
Top cover on page
55)
Subwoofer on page
67)
System board on page
Video board heat sink on page
49)
52)
70)
79)
Spare part number
454311-001