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This guide shows how to disassemble the HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b013cl in order to replace the cooling fan.
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Flip the computer over and move the battery lock switch to the "unlocked" position (marked by an orange lock icon).
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Press the switch on the right-hand side of the back of the device towards the center until the gray battery icon is no longer visible. This will eject the battery.
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Carefully pull the battery away from the device.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew all nine of the screws from the bottom of the computer.
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Using a plastic opening tool, pry up along the edge of the keyboard.
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To disconnect the wire, pry up on the latch connecting it to the motherboard.
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Using a plastic or metal spudger, carefully pry apart the palm rest from the rest of the laptop.
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Disconnect the touch pad wire by flipping the black lever with a plastic spudger.
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Unscrew the circuit board underneath the power button.
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Remove this circuit board by pulling up and away on the plastic tab.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove all the screws and take the metal plate off the mother board.
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Remove the three screws holding the cooling fan in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Using a plastic opening tool, remove the power cable for the fan.
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Remove the fan from the device.
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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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