Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any
installed batteries.
Disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board.
Release the two antenna cables from the two antenna-securing clips.
Disconnect one antenna cable from the display by holding the two gold antenna connectors
and gently pulling them apart. Then disconnect the other antenna cable. (The gold antenna
connectors on each cable are keyed to ensure that they are correctly reconnected.)
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antenna connectors (4)
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display cable connector
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display cable connector on system board
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antenna securing clips (2)
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antenna cables (2)
NOTE: You can remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with the fan attached.
Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," that secure the
microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
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microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
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captive screws (4)
Lift up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board.
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microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Slip the left side of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly underneath the palm rest
and then place the assembly over the microprocessor.
Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
NOTE: When you tighten the captive screws, ensure that the screw heads are flush with the level
of the cooler plate.
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cooler plate
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screw head flush with level of cooler plate
Reconnect the two antenna cables and then secure them into the two antenna-securing clips.
Reconnect the display cable to the display cable connector and then secure the display cable
in its three display-cable routing clips.
