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HP Omnibook 500 Removal and Replacement 2-21
Removing the Heatsink/Fan
(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
Required Equipment
•
#0 Phillips screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1.
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2.
Remove the power button panel (page 2-9).
3.
Open the keyboard (page 2-10, though step 4). You don’t need to disconnect the keyboard cables.
4.
Remove the three retaining screws from the heatsink/fan.
Caution
When removing the heatsink/fan from the computer, be careful not to pull on the cable that
connect the heatsink/fan to the motherboard.
5.
Lift the heatsink/fan out of the computer.
6.
Carefully disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard. If the connector does not release easily,
try gently pressing down on the rear of the connector (near the wires) as you pull it out.
Figure 2-16. Removing the Heatsink/Fan
Caution
Do not spin the fan blades with your finger, or you could damage the fan’s bearings.
Screws, M2×3mm (3)
(M2x2mm in some
models
)