Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly (for AMD models)
When installing:
• Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
• Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub.
• Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on
a
the parts marked
as shown in the following illustrations. Either too much or too less application of
grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component.
1110 Ethernet card cable, bracket and board (for selected models)
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
• "Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray" on page 68
• "1020 Base cover assembly" on page 70
• "1100 Thermal fan assembly" on page 79
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Chapter 8
Removing or replacing a FRU
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