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Asus F555LA-AB31 Fan Replacement

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This guide will show you how to remove and replace the CPU fan on your ASUS F555-AB31 laptop. The fan is located behind the Motherboard so nearly full disassembly of the device is required to access it.

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    • Remove ten 18mm Phillips #0 screws from the backside of the device.

    • Removal of the RAM access panel is not necessary.

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    • Open the laptop.

    • Begin to pry upward on the edges of the faceplate in order to separate the keyboard and trackpad from the rest of the device.

    • Be cautious of the cables connecting the keyboard and trackpad to the motherboard.

    • To remove the ZIF connector, gently lift upward on the blue tab to disconnect it from the motherboard.

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    • Fold the faceplate upwards towards the screen to fully expose the inside of the laptop.

    • Both the battery and the hard drive adapter PCB will need to be moved in order to lift and access the backside of the motherboard.

    • Unscrew the eight Phillips #0 screws on from the battery, and four Phillips #0 screws from the hard drive adapter PCB.

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    • Remove the CD drive by unscrewing the single 4mm Phillips #0 screw and sliding the drive away from the motherboard.

    • Disconnect the two antennas that are attached to the network card.

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    • Remove the seven 4mm Phillips #0 screws holding the motherboard down to the laptop chassis.

    • Lift the motherboard upwards, folding it towards the laptop screen.

    • The motherboard will still be attached by two wires, but it is unnecessary to remove these wires to access the fan.

    • Disconnect the 4-pin PWM cable attaching the fan to the back of the motherboard. The fan can now be removed by simply sliding the fan off the copper heat pipe.

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

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