Steps
1. Align and place the system fan onto the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two (M2x2.5) screws that secure the fan to the system board.
3. Connect the left-fan FPC to the connector on the system board.
4. Connect the right-fan FPC to the connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Install the SIM card.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
NOTE: Systems configured without a WWAN card will not have the CPU-shielding cover.
2. Remove the SIM card.
3. Remove the base cover.
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Removing and installing components