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Replace a broken or noisy fan.
Before starting on this guide, unplug the laptop from its charger and turn the laptop off.
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Push the slider to the opposite side, while pulling out the battery.
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Remove the battery from the device.
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Remove the 4 mm screw on the cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove the cover for the hard drive by pushing down and sliding it towards yourself.
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Slide the hard drive to left and remove it from the device.
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Unscrew the four 4mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Flip the computer right side up and start to lift the keyboard. The keyboard/back panel should come off.
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Unplug the red and yellow wires from the port in the motherboard.
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Lightly pull on the red and yellow wires to release.
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Remove the 5mm screw.
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Remove the 4mm screw.
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Gently pull the fan out of the black box.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.