Service Manual

Fan

Removing the fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Peel and lift the mylar covering the fan cable.

2. Peel the tape, lift the latch, and then disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.

3. Remove the I/O-board cable from the routing guides on the fan.

4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

5. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Removing and installing components