5-34 Removal and Replacement Procedures
Fan
To remove the fan, complete the following procedures:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Page 5-3).
2. Remove the keyboard (Page 5-14).
3. Remove the RTC battery (Page 5-20).
4. Remove the top cover assembly (Page 5-27).
5. Remove the converter/audio board shield (Page 5-31).
6. Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board.
7. Remove the fan from the computer base.
Figure 5-32.
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 point to the back of the computer.