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Installing the right fan, Steps, Do not hold the fan assembly at the center

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Steps 1. Remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the right fan (FAN1) to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing. 2. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan (FAN1) to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing. 3. Disconnect the right fan cable from the system board. 4. Lift the right fan (FAN1) off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 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 (FAN1) and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing components 29

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Steps
1.
Remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the right fan (FAN1) to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.
2.
Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan (FAN1) to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the fan assembly at the center, as it may damage the center bearing.
3.
Disconnect the right fan cable from the system board.
4.
Lift the right fan (FAN1) off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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 (FAN1) and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Removing and installing components
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