CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
Replacing the cooling assembly
Tools you need to complete this task:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver | or |
Additional materials you need to complete this task:
•Soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol; or alcohol pad
•Thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
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3 black M2.5×6 (bay cover)
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1 black M2×3 (hard drive)
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1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
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5 black M2×3 (keyboard frame - top base side) - Indicated by A in step 8 of the “Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
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13 black M2.5×6 (keyboard frame/palm rest module - base side) - indicated by B in step 8 of the “Replacing the keyboard” procedure on page 53
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1 black M2×3 (system board)
To replace the cooling assembly:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 37.
2Remove the system board by performing steps 1 – 15 of the “Replacing the system board” procedure on page 67.
3Turn the system board over to access the cooling fan cable.
4Disconnect the cooling fan cable from its system board connector.
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