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Figure 279. Installing the system fan
7. Connect the cable of the new system fan to the system fan connector on the system board. See
"Locating parts on the system board" on page 89.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 272.
Replacing the thermal module
This section provides instructions on how to replace the thermal module.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Safety information" on page 1.
CAUTION:
The thermal module might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer
and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
To replace the thermal module, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 227.
3. Locate the thermal module in the computer. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 87.
4. Remove the internal speaker. See "Replacing the internal speaker" on page 258.
5. Remove the cover presence switch. See "Replacing the cover presence switch" on page 261.
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