Lenovo T61 Laptop User Manual


 
Table 26. Installation of the fan assembly
When installing the fan assembly, do as follows:
v Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at
an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure.
Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem
due to imperfect contact with a component.
a
v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly.
v When attaching the fan assembly to the frame, take care not to damage the
heat sink (b) of the fan assembly.
b
b
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