Reverse this procedure to install the power connector and cable.

Fan

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Fan

592970-001

 

 

NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the right side and rear panel 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. 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 cord.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 35).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 37)

b.Top cover (see Top cover on page 48)

c.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 50)

d.Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 55)

e.System board (see System board on page 59)

Remove the fan:

1.Turn the system board upside down, with the rear toward you.

2.Disconnect the fan cable (1) from the system board.

3.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (2) that secure the fan to the system board.

ENWW

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