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HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement

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Use this guide to replace a faulty fan in a HP Chromebook 14-SMB.

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  1. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • For your safety, unplug all peripheries, discharge the battery below 25%, and power down your device before beginning disassembly.

    • Lay the laptop down with the lower case facing up.

    • Remove eleven screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the two rubber stoppers, then remove the two Phillips screws.

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    • Flip the laptop over and open the lid.

    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the keyboard and chassis.

    • Slide the opening pick a few centimeters along the seam to begin to release the clips.

    • Once there's enough space in the seam, insert an opening tool into the seam.

    • Pry around the entire perimeter of the keyboard until it fully releases.

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    • Lift the keyboard perpendicular to the laptop.

    • Flip up each of the the two black ZIF locking flaps that secure the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables to their motherboard sockets.

    • Disconnect the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  5. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to gently disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard connector.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the battery.

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    • Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.

    • Take care not to scratch or damage the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous if punctured.

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  8. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement, Fan: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove three Phillips screws that secure the fan.

    • Dislodge the cables around the fan from their retaining hooks.

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    • Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the fan connector from its motherboard socket.

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    • Lift the fan up and out of the chassis.

    • Take extra care to not damage the vent towards the front of the fan.

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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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