To remove the fan
assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly.
2. Remove the palmrest assembly.
3. Remove the keyboard and heatspreader.
4. Remove the display panel assembly.
5. Remove the hard drive.
6. Remove the Upper CPU cover.
7. Unplug the fan cable and lift the fan assembly from the chassis
slot.
To replace the fan assembly, reverse the previous steps.
NOTE |
Be sure to insert the fan as shown in the
figure, to prevent damage to the cable. |
Removing the Fan Gasket |