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A working cooling fan in laptops is a critical component because the processor, and graphic IC’s would overheat without it. Fans are a wearout part that will eventually need replacing.
This guide provides simple steps to replace the Fan on the Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830T-6682 using minimal tools that can be acquired locally, or through iFixit. Please make sure and follow the prerequisite procedures.
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Remove the single screw with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Use a plastic opening tool on the upper part of the panel to remove it and access the RAM.
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After the panel has been removed, locate the RAM. It should be on the lower right.
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There are pins around the RAM that need to be pulled back. After the pins are removed, pull the RAM chip towards you to remove it.
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Remove the eleven screws that hold that back panel to the laptop using a J0 Phillips screwdriver bit.
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Place the laptop in the upright position, the lower front touchpad panel should be easily detatched at this point.
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Remove the lower front touchpad panel by using an angled tweezers to disconnect the only wired tape connected to the motherboard.
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Next, disconnect the 4 wired tapes of the keyboard from the motherboard just like we did with the lower front touchpad panel.
At this step 3 additianal screws have to be removed on the lower left, middle and right side (which are also visible on the image but not marked) before the keyboard cover can be removed!
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Finally, using an opening tool, gently pry along the edge of the keyboard to separate it from the laptop.
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The battery will be on the side closest to the screen.
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Gently lift it out. It will still be attached by white, red, and black wires.
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Pull the white plug, it should easily detach.
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Remove the battery from the device.
There are 3 screws holding the keyboard that need to be removed. One at the small ribbon on the left; one at the large ribbon on the right and one in the centre of these two. This step is not shown in the teardown. Failure to do this will damage the keyboard
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Remove the 3.4mm by 1.9mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver from the fan's heatsink.
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Remove the plastic fan dust protector
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Remove the two 3.4mm by 1.9mm screws that are now exposed
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Where do i get the replacement fan? Are they generic. What size do I ask for?
The fans are not generic even though the same fan might be used for several laptop models the frame of the fan might be different. A replacement fan can be purchased online by searching for the laptop model and fan. Here is an example of an Amazon search I did for the Acer Aspire 4830T fan:
https://www.amazon.com/wangpeng-Cooling-...
Best Regards
This was gr8! What would we do without ifixit?! Thanks!
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