Figure 33. Removing the fan
Steps
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the fan-cable connector (FAN1) on the system board.
2. Remove the fan cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
3. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the fan off the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the fan
CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)