Replacing The Thermal Module - Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Hardware Maintenance Manual

6. Position the new system fan on the chassis so that the three screw holes in the new system fan are
aligned with the screw posts on the thermal module. Then, install the three screws to secure the new
system fan to the computer.
Figure 279. Installing the system fan
7. Connect the cable of the new system fan to the system fan connector on the system board. See
"Locating parts on the system board" on page 90.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 286.

Replacing the thermal module

This section provides instructions on how to replace the thermal module.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Safety information" on page 1.
CAUTION:
The thermal module might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer
and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
To replace the thermal module, do the following:
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.
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