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This guide outlines how to remove the fan of an HP Chromebook x360 14c-ca0053. The fan functions to prevent the device from overheating, but it is fragile and susceptible to damage. If the device is overheating or making a whining sound, the fan likely needs to be replaced.
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Use tweezers to apply light pressure on the outer sides of the 2 small screw covers located near the bottom of the device.
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Rotate the covers until they pop up out of the screw socket enough to remove them with tweezers.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws.
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Use tweezers to peel back the feet on the top and bottom of the Chromebook to reveal four additional screws.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4 7 mm screws located at each corner of the device under the grips.
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Insert an opening pick between lower case and chassis.
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Separate the lower case from the frame by sliding the opening pick along the perimeter until the case releases.
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Open the tweezers wide enough to fit on each side of motherboard battery connection.
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Pull the connector directly out of its socket.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 3 mm screws that secure the battery.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 3 mm screws that secure the heatsink.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 3 mm screws that secure the fan.
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Place the tweezers gently underneath the fan's motherboard connection and lift up to disconnect it.
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Lift the fan up and out of the chassis.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.