Removal
Base Cover
Identify the base cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly.
Pry the base cover near the hinges. Pry from recess points near the hinges.
Loosen the base covery by working on the left, right and, top sides to open the base cover.
Lift and remove the base cover off the palm rest assembly.
Fan
Identify the fan highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
Remove the screws that secure the fan to the system.
Lift the fan, along with the fan cable, off the system.
Install
Fan
Identify the fan location highlighted in blue.
Install the fan on the system and align with the screw holes.
Install the screws that secure the fan to the system.
Connect the fan cable to its connector on the system board.
Base Cover
Identify the base cover location highlighted in blue.
Place the base cover on the system and snap into place.
Tighten the screws that secure the base cover to the system.
Install the screws that secure the base cover to the system.