Fan/Heat Sink Assembly - HP 2730p - EliteBook - Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and replacement procedures

Fan/heat sink assembly

Description
Fan/heat sink assembly (includes replacement thermal material)
Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the following components:
a. SIM (see
b. Hard drive cover (see
c. Keyboard (see
d. Hinge cover (see
e. Top cover (see
f. Display assembly (see
g. System board (see
Remove the fan/heat sink assembly:
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
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"Battery" on page
"SIM" on page 4-9)
"Hard drive" on page
"Keyboard" on page
"Hinge cover" on page
"Top cover" on page
"Display assembly" on page
"System board" on page
4-8).
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Spare part number
501495-001
Maintenance and Service Guide