Toshiba Tecra M11 - Manual (Page 195)

User’s Manual F-15
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
Cleaning the cooling module
This section explains how to clean the cooling module.
To clean the cooling module, follow the steps detailed below:
1. Shut down the computer - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to
the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting Started if
required).
2. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to
the computer.
3. Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down.
4. Remove the battery pack (refer to the
Replacing the battery pack
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , if required).
5. Using a thin-tipped tool, push on the hole in the edge of the Cooling
module cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove.
Removing the cooling module cover
6. Lift the plastic film and clean the cooling module using a vacuum
cleaner or other cleaning tool.
If you use the computer for a long period, the inside of the computer may
become hot. Always allow the computer to cool to room temperature
before you clean the cooling module.
1. Hole 2. Cooling module cover
2
1
Do not use a ball pen, cotton swap or similar to remove dust. If these
touch the inside of the computer, it could be damaged or become clogged,
leading to further problems.