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HP Envy Ultrabook 4-1015dx Cooling Fan Replacement

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This guide will teach you how to repair or replace the cooling fan in the HP Envy Ultrabook 4-1015dx. This process is also a prerequisite for replacing the keyboard.

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    • Make sure that the device is turned off and that all external devices are removed.

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    • Flip the device over so that the back plate is facing upwards.

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    • Using a small (size 0) Phillips head screwdriver, remove the twelve 5.5 mm external Phillips head screws that connect the back plate to the device.

    • Make sure to set the screws aside in a safe place so that you do not lose them, as they will be needed to reattach the backplate later.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, gently pry off the back plate from the device.

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    • The large black box with the white warning images is the battery.

    • Move the ribbon cable so that it is no longer on top of the battery.

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    • Using a small (size 0) Phillips head screwdriver, remove the three 3.5 mm Phillips head internal screws that hold the battery in place.

    • Make sure not to lose these internal screws; they will later be used to reattach the battery.

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    • Lift up the battery and remove it from the slot as shown.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the battery cable.

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    • Lift up the battery and remove it from the device.

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    • Remove the screws that secure the top cover of the fan.

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    • Lift the fan up and remove it gently.

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    • Remove the fan cable with the plastic opening tool.

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    • Remove the fan from the device.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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