Removal and replacement procedures
Fan/heat sink assembly or heat sink
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Fan/heat sink assembly for models with discrete graphics subsystems (includes thermal material) | |
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Heat sink for models with UMA graphics subsystems (includes thermal material) | |
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✎To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a
Before removing the heat sink (for models with UMA graphics subsystems) or the fan/heat sink assembly (for models with discrete graphics subsystems) 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
5.Remove the following components:
a.Hard drive (see “Hard drive” on page
b.Memory module (see “Memory module” on page
c.RTC battery (see “RTC battery” on page
d.WLAN module (see “WLAN module” on page
e.Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page
f.Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page
g.Keyboard cover (see “Keyboard cover” on page
h.Speaker assembly (see “Speaker assembly” on page
i.Display assembly (see “Display assembly” on page
j.Top cover (see “Top cover” on page
k.System board (see “System board” on page
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