Steps
1. Connect the right-fan cable to the system board.
2. Slide fan below the heat sink and align the screw holes on the right fan with the screw holes on the system board and
palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Adhere the tape that secures the right-fan cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. 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:
For maximum cooling of the processor, 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.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Removing and installing components
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