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Heat sink and fan
NOTE: The heat sink spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
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Heat sink | |
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Fan | |
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Before removing the heat sink and fan, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 42)
b.Memory module (see Memory module on page 45)
c.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 47)
d.Speakers (see Speakers on page 49)
e.Palm rest (see Palm rest on page 50)
f.WLAN module (see WLAN module on page 55)
g.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 52)
h.Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 59)
i.Top cover (see Top cover on page 65)
Remove the heat sink and fan:
1.Following the 1 through 7 sequence stamped into the heat sink and fan, loosen the seven Phillips captive screws (1).
2.Disconnect the fan cable (2) from the system board.
74 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures