2.Remove the three Phillips screws (1) from the fan (2) and lift up to remove the fan.

Reverse this procedure to install the cooling fan in the base enclosure.

Speaker assembly

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Speaker assembly

697918-001

 

 

IMPORTANT: Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

Before removing the speaker assembly, 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 20).

5.Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 24).

6.Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 28).

7.Remove the hard drive (see Hard drive on page 32).

8.Remove the USB board (see USB board/Audio jack on page 34).

9.Remove the WLAN (see WLAN module on page 35).

10.Remove the system board (see System board on page 38).

Remove the speaker assembly:

NOTE: The speaker screws were removed during the process to remove the top cover.

1.Gently release the wires (1) routed along the top of the base enclosure.

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