Removing the system fan
1 Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2 Remove the:
a cover
b front bezel
c hard drive assembly
d optical drive
3 To remove the system fan:
a Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board [1].
b Slide the fan grommets toward the slot on the back wall [2].
c Lift the fan away from the computer. [3]
Installing the system fan
1 Place the system fan in the computer.
2 Pass the grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure it in place.
3 Connect the system fan cable to the system board.
4 Install the:
a optical drive
b hard drive assembly
c front bezel
d cover
5 Follow the procedure in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the heat sink assembly
1 Follow the procedure in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2 Remove the:
a cover
b front bezel
c fan duct
d hard drive assembly
e optical drive
3 To remove the heat sink assembly:
a Disconnect the heat sink cable from the system board. [1]
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