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This guide outlines how to replace the fan in the Asus GL551JW-AH71.
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Close the device and lay it upside down.
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Move the battery eject button to the right. The battery will be ejected.
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Grab the battery and remove it from the device.
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Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 10mm optical drive screw.
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Insert a probe or paperclip gently into the eject pin hole to eject the optical drive tray.
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Gently grasp the optical drive assembly and slide it out of the laptop body.
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Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the two 11mm screws that hold the access panel in place.
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Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the seven 11mm screws holding lower case to the laptop.
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Turn the laptop over and open the screen.
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Gently pry open the case with an iFixit opening tool.
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Flip the laptop on the right side while still holding the upper and lower assemblies close together.
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Unplug the display connector from the motherboard.
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Remove the upper assembly.
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Place the separated motherboard keyboard side down.
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Unplug the fan connector cable from the motherboard with an iFixit opening tool.
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With a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the three 5mm screws that hold the fan in place.
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Gently remove the fan from the motherboard.
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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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