Lenovo ThinkCentre M76 (English) User Guide - Page 38

The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five

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CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14. 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 9. 5. Disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the heat sink and fan assembly. 6. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 9. 7. Pivot the handle 1 to release the heat sink and fan assembly clamp and then disengage the clamp from the plastic retention bracket. Figure 28. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 8. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: a. You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. b. When handling the heat sink and fan assembly, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of it. 32 ThinkCentre User Guide

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CAUTION:
The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five
minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.
5. Disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the heat sink and fan assembly.
6. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system
board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.
7. Pivot the handle
1
to release the heat sink and fan assembly clamp and then disengage the clamp from
the plastic retention bracket.
Figure 28. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly
8. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.
Notes:
a.
You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor.
b. When handling the heat sink and fan assembly, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of it.
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