10.Remove the optical drive bracket (2).
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the optical drive.
Fan
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NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least 7.6 cm (3 in) of clearance on the left side of the computer. The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software requirements. Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.
Before removing the fan, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer.
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 33).
5.Remove the service cover (see
Remove the fan:
1.Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.
2.Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×7.0 captive screws (2) that secure the fan to the system board.
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