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3. Locate the thermal module in the computer. See “Locating components” on page 11.
4. Remove the internal speaker. See “Replacing the internal speaker” on page 69.
5. Remove the cover presence switch. See “Replacing the cover presence switch” on page 71.
6. Remove the system fan. See “Locating components” on page 11.
7. Follow the following sequence to remove the four screws that secure the thermal module to the system
board:
a. Partially remove screw 1 , then fully remove screw 2 , and then fully remove screw 1 .
b. Partially remove screw 3 , then fully remove screw 4 , and then fully remove screw 3 .
Lift and pull the thermal module to remove it from the system board.
Notes:
• Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system
board. The four screws cannot be removed from the thermal module.
• Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the thermal module.
Figure 68. Removing the thermal module
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