System fan
Removing the system fan
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the input and output board cable from the connector on the system board.
2. Unroute the input and output board cable from the retention clips.
3. Disconnect the system fan cable from the connector on the system board.
4. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the system fan to the palmrest assembly.
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