3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 76),
5. Remove the optical drive.
6. Remove the top cover from the base enclosure (see
Base enclosure on page 80).
7. Remove the WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 96).
8. Remove the subwoofer (see
Subwoofer (select models only) on page 102).
9. Remove the system board (see
System board on page 106).
Remove the fan:
1. Turn the system board upside down.
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board, and then remove the piece of tape that secures
the fan to the heat sink (1).
3. Remove the 3 screws securing the fan to the unit (2) and lift the fan to remove it (3).
4. Lift the fan (4) to remove it.
Reverse this procedure to install the fan.
Heat sink
Description Spare part number
For use with HP Pavilion 15 Notebook PC computer models:
For use only on computer models with Intel processors discrete memory 19 W 762524-001
For use only on computer models equipped with AMD processors and UMA graphics 19 W 767339-001
For use only on computer models equipped with AMD processors and discrete graphics 19W 767340-001
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