4 black M2.5×5 (System board)
8 black M2.5×8 (Palm rest-bottom)
6 black M2.5×8 (Palm rest-top)
2 black M2.5×3 (Keyboard cover)
6 black M2.5×8 (LCD front panel)

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Replacing the fan(s)

Tools you need to complete this task:

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Flat-blade driver

- OR -

Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Additional materials you need to complete this task:

X-23-7762 thermal grease

Screws removed during this task:

2 black M2×3 (IEEE 802.11 wireless card)

1 black M2.5×5 (DVD drive)

3 black M2.5x3 (Keyboard)

2 long black (Keyboard)

2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge bottom)

2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge top)

3 black M2.5×5 (Palm rest-top)

2 black M2×3 (Modem)

1 black M2.5×3 (Right speaker)

2 black M2.5×5 (EMI shield)

2 black M2.5×5 (Fans)

To replace the fan(s):

1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 57.

2Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 65.

3If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 65.

4Remove the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on page 69.

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