Fan - HP COMPAQ 6715S Maintenance And Service Manual

Fan

Description
Fan
Before removing the fan, follow these steps:
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
1.
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
3.
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
Remove the battery (see
4.
Release the keyboard (see
5.
Remove the switch cover (see
6.
Remove the fan:
Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
1.
Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw (2) that secures the fan to the computer.
2.
Remove the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw (3) that secures the fan to the computer.
3.
Remove the fan (4).
4.
Reverse this procedure to install the fan.
NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left and
right sides of the computer.
The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is
designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected
Battery on page 41).
Keyboard on page 56).
Switch cover on page 62).
Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
443917-001
63