Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo.
10.Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
11.Secure the power supply assembly cables with the cable clips and ties in the chassis.
What to do next:
•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
•To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 38.
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following:
1.Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
3.Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4.Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10.
5.Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10.
6. Carefully remove the four screws
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that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board.
Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly.
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