CAUTION:

The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.

To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following:

1.Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.

2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 64.

3.Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.

4.Locate the heat sink and fan assembly you want to replace. Your computer have two heat sink and fan assemblies. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 58.

5.Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 58.

6.Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure each heat sink and fan assembly to the system board:

a.Partially remove screw

b.Partially remove screw

1 , then fully remove screw

3 , then fully remove screw

2 , and then fully remove screw

4 , and then fully remove screw

1.

3.

Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly.

Figure 24. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly

7.Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.

Notes:

a.You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor.

b.Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan assembly.

8.Position the two new heat sink and fan assemblies in a way that the fans are toward the rear of the computer. Align the four screws on each heat sink and fan assembly with the holes on the system board.

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