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3. In sequential order (1>2>3>4>5>6>7>8>9>10) replace the 10 screws (M2x3) that secure the fan and heat-sink assembly to
the system board.
NOTE: Depending on the discrete graphics processing unit installed in your computer, the number of screws securing
the fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board may be 8 or 10.
4. Turn the system-board assembly over.
5. Connect the left and right fan cables to the system board.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 24 in
Installing the system board .
2. Install the right IO-board .
3. Install the rear IO-cover .
4. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
5. Install the M.2 2280 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
6. Install the battery .
7. Install the base cover .
8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Power-adapter port
Removing the power-adapter port
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the base cover .
3. Remove the battery .
4. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
5. Remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive . (if applicable)
6. Remove the rear IO-cover .
7. Remove the right IO-board .
8. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 19 in Removing the system board .
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the power-adapter port and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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