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Once you've extracted the motherboard, replacing the cooling fan only entails removing a few screws.
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Unlock the tab located in the top left corner of the netbook.
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The red tab indicated that the battery has been properly unlocked.
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Remove the battery.
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Remove six (6) 5mm screws, two (2) 17.5mm screws, and three (3) 2.5mm screws from the back, using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, as marked here.
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Pry up the keyboard using a spudger or plastic opening tool in the exact location shown in the photograph.
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Carefully disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the motherboard, and remove the keyboard.
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Remove the five (5) 5mm screws shown here using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Separate the upper cover from the back cover. It is possible to do this without a tool, but you may also use a plastic opening tool for added leverage.
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Be careful to keep even pressure all the way around the cover so that it is not bent beyond repair.
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Carefully disconnect two ribbon cables to complete the separation of the upper cover.
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The WiFi card is shown here.
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Remove the one (1) 5mm screw holding the card to the motherboard using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Disconnect the wires on the WiFi card. This can be done easily by applying pressure to the connections until they pop off of the card.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four (4) 5mm screws holding the motherboard in place.
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Remove the motherboard by lifting it gently from the bottom cover.
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Begin with the motherboard of the computer, as shown here.
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Using the #00 Phillips head screwdriver, remove all four (4) screws marked here.
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Gently disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard by pulling on the connection until it slips out.
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The fan should then be fully disconnected from the motherboard and ready for replacement.
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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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