Replacing
the
heat
sink
and
fan
assembly
Attention
Do
not
open
your
computer
or
attempt
any
repair
before
reading
the
“Important
safety
information”
in
the
Safety
and
Warranty
Guide
that
was
included
with
your
computer.
To
obtain
copies
of
the
Safety
and
Warranty
Guide
,
go
to
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
This
section
provides
instructions
on
how
to
replace
the
heat
sink
and
fan
assembly.
1.
Remove
the
computer
cover.
See
“Removing
the
cover”
on
page
9.
2.
Disconnect
the
microprocessor
fan
cable
from
the
system
board.
See
“Locating
parts
on
the
system
board”
on
page
8.
3.
Remove
the
fan
plenum
from
the
heat
sink
and
fan
assembly.
See
“Locating
components”
on
page
7.
4.
Remove
the
four
screws
1
securing
the
heat
sink
and
fan
assembly
to
the
system
board.
Note:
You
might
have
to
gently
twist
the
heat
sink
to
free
it
from
the
microprocessor.
5.
Lift
the
heat
sink
and
fan
assembly
off
the
system
board.
Figure
30.
Removing
the
heat
sink
and
fan
assembly
Chapter
3.
Installing
options
and
replacing
hardware
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