2. Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the graphics processing unit fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the graphics processing unit fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the graphics processing unit fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the graphics processing unit fan and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Figure 22. Installing the graphics processing unit fan
Steps
1. Place the graphics processing unit fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Align the screw holes of the graphics processing unit fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the two screws (M2x5) that secure the graphics processing unit fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Connect the graphics processing unit-fan cable to its connector (FAN2) on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the processor fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE:
Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information, see step 6 in Before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
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