Steps
1. Move the speaker cable and antenna cable off the routing guides on the left fan.
2. Peel the tape that secures the antenna cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Disconnect the left-fan cable from the system board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the right fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the left fan
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the left fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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