Removing and Installing Parts 169
Chassis Fan
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan
blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the
electrical outlet before opening the cover.
CAUTION: The heat sink assembly, power supply, and other components may be
very hot during normal operation. Be sure that they have had sufficient time to cool
before you touch them.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
computer chassis.
Removing the Chassis Fan
NOTICE: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan.
This could damage the fan.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 105).
3
Remove the screw securing the chassis fan.
4
Slide the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it up.
1 screw
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