PORTÉGÉ M780

Cleaning the Cooling module

This section explains how to clean the Cooling module.

If you use the computer for a long period, the inside of the computer may become hot. Always allow the computer to cool to room temperature before you clean the cooling module.

1.Before cleaning the Cooling module, you should shut down the computer and remove the battery pack. Follow the steps as described below:

a.Shut down the computer - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting Started, if required).

b.Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer.

c.Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.

Always make sure the display panel is closed in Laptop mode before turning the computer upside down.

d.Remove the battery pack (refer to the Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required).

2.Remove the one screw securing the Cooling module cover as shown in the below figure.

Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver.

3. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.

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1. Cooling module cover

2. Screw

Figure F-1 Removing the cooling module cover

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