Acer 7730A Laptop User Manual


 
Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components
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18 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the new cooling assembly and other
components as shown.
19 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook.
20 Tighten the captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to the system board.
Use the numbers stamped in the metal next to each screw and tighten the screws in
numerical order (start with 1, then 2, then 3).
Caution: When tightening the cooling assembly’s screws into the
numbered holes, tighten them in numerical order.
21 Replace the other cooling assembly screws removed in Step 14.
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