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Replacing the cooling assembly
Tools you need to complete this task:
Additional materials you need to complete this task:
• Soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol; or alcohol pad
• Thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
• 1 black M2×5 (hard drive)
• 1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
• 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover)
• 2 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinge - bottom)
• 2 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD panel hinge - top)
• 10 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - base side)
• 3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - top side)
• 1 black M2×4 (system board)
To replace the cooling assembly:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 47.
2 Remove the system board by performing steps 2–11 of the “Replacing the
system board” procedure on page 86.
3 Turn the system board over to access the cooling fan cable.
4 Disconnect the cooling fan cable from its system board connector.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe
Discrete model UMA model