4 Replacement Procedures
4.16 Fan & CPU
Removing the Fan & CPU
To remove the Fan, Heat Sink, and CPU, you must first remove the panel, keyboard, top cover
and bottom chassis to reveal the system board, then follow the steps below:
1. Turn the system board upside down and remove the four embedded security screws securing
the fan module. Remove the fan connector from the system board. Then you can remove
the fan module.
2. Remove the four embedded screws securing the heat sink. Then Lift out the heat sink while
preventing the stress on the CPU below.
Embedded security screws
Figure 4-26 Removing the fan module
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