Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x4) and the single screw (M1.6x4) to secure the fan to the system board and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the
base
cover.
2. Follow the procedure in
Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
CAUTION:
For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The
oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE:
The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.
Removing and installing components
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