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.
Remove the following components:
5.
Hard drive (see
a.
Optical drive (see
b.
Keyboard (see
c.
Switch cover (see
d.
Display assembly (see
e.
Top cover (see
f.
Bluetooth module (see
g.
System board (see
h.
Remove the fan:
Turn the system board upside down, with the rear edge toward you.
1.
Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
2.
Remove the three Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (2) that secure the fan to the heat sink.
3.
Battery on page
37).
Hard drive on page
41)
Optical drive on page
Keyboard on page
50)
Switch cover on page
Display assembly on page
Top cover on page
59)
Bluetooth module on page
System board on page
48)
52)
54)
65)
69)
Component replacement procedures
Spare part number
453999-001
75