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Installing the right fan

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Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the I/O-board FPC bracket to the fan and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift the I/O-board FPC bracket off the system board. 3. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the fan to the system board. 4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. CAUTION: Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing. 5. Partially lift the left side of the fan and slide it to the left to remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: When removing the fan, do not lift the fan up directly as this may damage the fan. NOTE: The images shown above are for the right fan, but the same information applies for the left fan. Installing the right fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the right fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing components 29

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Steps
1.
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the I/O-board FPC bracket to the fan and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2.
Lift the I/O-board FPC bracket off the system board.
3.
Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the fan to the system board.
4.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.
5.
Partially lift the left side of the fan and slide it to the left to remove it from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing the fan, do not lift the fan up directly as this may damage the fan.
NOTE:
The images shown above are for the right fan, but the same information applies for the left fan.
Installing the right fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the right fan and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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