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Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly, Prerequisites, About this task, Steps, Next steps

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Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. The following image(s) indicate the location of the fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align and place the fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board. 2. Align the screw holes on the fan and heat-sink assembly to the screw holes on the system board. 3. In the sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7>8>9), replace the nine screws (M2x3) that secure the fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board. 4. Connect the left and right fan cables to the system board. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 20 in Installing the system board. 2. Install the solid-state drive bracket. 3. Install the rear I/O-cover. 4. Install the fans. 5. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable. 6. Install the wireless card. 7. Install the battery. 8. Install the base cover. 9. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 57

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Installing the fan and heat-sink assembly
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE:
If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease that is provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Steps
1.
Align and place the fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board.
2.
Align the screw holes on the fan and heat-sink assembly to the screw holes on the system board.
3.
In the sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7>8>9), replace the nine screws (M2x3) that secure the fan and heat-sink assembly to
the system board.
4.
Connect the left and right fan cables to the system board.
Next steps
1.
Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 20 in
Installing the system board
.
2.
Install the
solid-state drive bracket
.
3.
Install the
rear I/O-cover
.
4.
Install the
fans
.
5.
Install the
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
or
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
, as applicable.
6.
Install the
wireless card
.
7.
Install the
battery
.
8.
Install the
base cover
.
9.
Follow the procedure in
After working inside your computer
.
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