Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly

WARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your hands.

1.See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.

2.See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.

3.Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heat sink, in the order as shown below.

X1700 model

X270 model

4.Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the mainboard.

X1700 model

X270 model

Acer X1700, X270 manual Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly