Replacing The Heat Sink Assembly - Lenovo ThinkCentre M71z Hardware Maintenance Manual

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and
gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 94.
4. Locate the microprocessor fan in the computer. See "FRU locations" on page 86.
5. Remove the system board shield. See "Removing and reinstalling the system board shield" on page 101.
6. Note the routing of the microprocessor fan cable, and then disconnect the microprocessor fan cable
from the system board. See "System board parts and connectors" on page 88.
7. Remove the two screws
microprocessor fan off the main bracket.
Figure 24. Removing the microprocessor fan
8. To reinstall the microprocessor fan, position the new microprocessor fan on the main bracket and align
the screw holes in the new microprocessor fan with those in the main bracket. Reinstall the two screws
that secure the microprocessor fan to the main bracket.
9. Connect the new microprocessor fan cable to the system board. See "System board parts and
connectors" on page 88.
10. Reinstall the system board shield. See "Removing and reinstalling the system board shield" on page 101.
11. Reinstall the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 94.
12. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 124.

Replacing the heat sink assembly

Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety
information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy
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1 that secure the microprocessor fan to the main bracket. Then, lift the