Important 
In  step  2a  and  2b,  be  careful  not  to  damage  the 
copper  plate  of  the  fan  assembly.  Step  2a  is  for 
the  fan  assembly,  long  and  for  the  fan  assembly, 
long  M10.  Step  2b  is  for  the  fan  assembly,  short. 
Distortion  of  the  fan  assembly  may  cause  a  thermal 
problem. 
2b
2a
 
 
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Removing  and  replacing  a  FRU 
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