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ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Fan Replacement

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    • Remove the ten 10 mm Phillips #0 screws found on the computer's back case.

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    Heavy-Duty Spudger
    $4.99
    • Slide a heavy-duty spudger between the back case and the computer.

    • Slowly work around the edges to undo the clips to fully separate the back case from the computer.

    • Gently lift off the back case.

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    Heavy-Duty Spudger
    $4.99
    • Slide a heavy-duty spudger into the ZIF connector and gently flip up the retaining flap to open the connector.

    • Pull the blue tab to remove the ribbon.

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    • Remove the three 5 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the single 6 mm Phillips #0 screw.

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    • Use the heavy-duty spudger to pry the white 8-pin connector away from the motherboard.

    • Gently pull the connector away from the motherboard.

    • The black 8-pin connector on the motherboard is very fragile, so be careful when removing the white 8-pin connector.

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    • Use the blue plastic opening tool to loosen and remove the three black wires from the battery.

    • Slide the battery out from the computer to remove.

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    • Unscrew the six 5 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Grasp the top of the 3-pin connector with tweezers.

    • Wiggle the connector until it loosens itself from the motherboard.

    • Gently lift the connector from the motherboard attachment.

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    • Carefully lift the fan off the motherboard.

    • Attached to the fan is thermal pasting that needs to be reapplied when attaching the fan back to the motherboard. Follow this guide to reapply thermal pasting correctly.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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