Compaq Armada 1500C series - Page 99

5-34 Computer Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.16 Fan
To remove the fan:
1. Disconnect the AC power and any external devices (Section 5.3.1).
2. Remove the battery pack (Section 5.3.3).
3. Remove the DualBay device (Section 5.3.4).
4. Remove any PCMCIA cards (Section 5.3.5).
5. Remove the keyboard (Section 5.6).
6. Remove the microphone/display cable cover and microphone (Section 5.10).
7. Remove the clutch covers/display assembly (Section 5.11.1).
8. Remove the top cover assembly (Section 5.12).
9. Disconnect the fan from the system board.
10. Remove the fan from the base enclosure.
Figure 5-33. Removing the Fan
Reverse the procedure to install the fan.
IMPORTANT: When installing the fan, orient the fan so that the label and airflow
direction arrow point to the rear of the computer.