Specifications

Fan

Description Spare part number

Fan 443917-001

Before removing the fan, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the

computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet

and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4. Remove the battery (see

Battery on page 52).

5. Release the keyboard (see

Keyboard on page 68).

6. Remove the switch cover (see

Switch cover on page 74).

Remove the fan:

1. Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.

NOTE: The illustration below shows the fan removal steps for the HP Compaq 6715 computer

model. The fan cable on the HP Compaq 6710 computer model is in a different location, but the

disconnection steps are the same.

Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 captive screw (2) that secures the fan to the computer.

3. Remove the Phillips PM2.5×8.0 screw (3) that secures the fan to the computer.

4. Remove the fan (4).

Reverse this procedure to install the fan.

Component replacement procedures