Lenovo 1662 Laptop User Manual


 
What to do next:
To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 79.
Replacing the front fan assembly
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly.
Note: The front fan assembly is only available in some models.
To replace the front fan assembly, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 34.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 35.
4. Disconnect the front fan assembly cable from the power fan connector on the system board. See
“Locating parts on the system board” on page 13.
5. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the front fan assembly
by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the front fan assembly out of the chassis.
Note: The new front fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached.
Figure 43. Removing the front fan assembly
6. Install the new front fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in
the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.
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