Loosen the screws in the alphabetical order as shown. Then remove the thermal fan assembly.
When you install the thermal fan assembly:
• Always wear fingerstalls when handling the thermal fan assembly. Do not touch or hold any part of the
thermal fan assembly with bare fingers.
• Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of
0.2 grams, on the part marked
application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. You
should peel the thin film off from the rubbers marked
• Do not touch the thermal grease.
• Do not press, touch, or rotate the fan impeller.
• Do not touch the fan inlet hole.
• Do not twist or pull the cable of the thermal fan assembly.
• Do not apply pressure on the top and bottom covers of the thermal fan assembly.
• Do not press the heat pipe. Hold both sides of the heat pipe if you need to take the thermal fan assembly.
• Do not shake or drop the thermal fan assembly.
• Ensure that the fan connector is attached firmly.
1170 Keyboard bezel assembly and LCD unit
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
•
"1010 Lenovo-OneLink-connector cover" on page 60
•
"1020 Keyboard" on page 61
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3
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