Steps
1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the I/O-board FPC bracket to the left fan and the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
2. Lift the I/O-board FPC bracket off the system board.
3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the fan to the system board.
4. Disconnect the left-fan cable from the system board.
5. Partially lift the left side of the left fan and slide it to the left to remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.
CAUTION:
When removing the fan, do not lift the fan up directly as this may damage the fan.
NOTE:
The images shown above are for the left fan, but the same information applies for the right fan.
Installing the left fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components