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Removal and replacement procedures
Fan/heat sink assembly
✎The fan/heat sink assembly spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
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For use only with computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with | |
discrete memory |
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For use only with computer models equipped with graphics subsystems with | |
UMA memory |
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✎To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a
Before removing the fan/heat sink assembly, 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 6).
5.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page 8)
b.Memory module (see “Memory module” on page 10)
c.WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page 11)
d.WWAN module (see “WWAN module” on page 15)
e.SIM slot board (see “SIM slot board” on page 16)
f.RTC battery (see “RTC battery” on page 18)
g.Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 19)
h.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 21)
i.Switch cover (see “Switch cover” on page 25)
j.Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page 27)
k.Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page 28).
l.Top cover (see “Top cover” on page 37).
m.System board (see “System board” on page 47).
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