Fan
Removing the fan (on computers shipped with discrete
graphics card)
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the
base
cover.
3. Remove the battery.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the I/O board.
2. Peel the tapes (3) that secure the I/O-board cable to the fan.
3. Peel the tapes (2) that secure the fan to the heat sink and the palm-rest assembly.
4. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Slide and lift the fan slightly off the palm-rest assembly.
Removing and installing components
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