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If your laptop is unusually loud or warm, the fan may need to be replaced. To replace the fan, you will need to know how to use a screwdriver. Small parts (screws) may be a swallowing hazard for young children; keep all parts in a secure location.
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Power off your device and disconnect all external devices connected to the laptop.
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Flip the laptop over and remove the rubber foot with a Metal Spudger.
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Remove the screws from the bottom of the laptop with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.
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5 Phillips 2.4 x 5.7 mm screws
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7 Phillips 2.0 x 5.0 mm screws
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Flip the laptop back over and open it; the keyboard should be facing upwards.
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Using the Plastic Opening Tool, separate the keyboard from the base of the laptop.
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Raising the keyboard, disconnect the first of two cable ribbons with the Heavy-Duty Spudger.
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Gently flip up the white plastic lock connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
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Use the blue plastic tab on the ribbon cable to disconnect the ribbon cable from the lock.
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Gently flip up the white plastic lock connecting the second ribbon cable to the motherboard with the Heavy-Duty Spudger.
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Use the blue purple tab on the ribbon cable to disconnect the ribbon cable from the lock.
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After the ribbon cables are disconnected, gently lift up the keyboard to disconnect it from the base of the laptop.
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Remove the screws from the perimeter of the battery with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.
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3 Phillips 2.0 x 4.6 mm screws
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Holding the lower right corner, gently lift up the battery to disconnect it from the motherboard.
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Remove the screws from the perimeter of the motherboard with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.
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8 Phillips 2.0 x 4.7 mm screws.
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Disconnect the 3 bundle cable connectors by gently gripping the cable wires and pulling outwards.
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Disconnect the 2 cable ribbons with the Heavy-Duty Spudger.
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Gently flip up the white plastic lock connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
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Use the purple plastic tab on the ribbon cable to disconnect the ribbon cable from the lock.
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Gently lift up the motherboard to disconnect it from the computer.
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Disconnect the bundle cable connector by gently gripping the cable wires and pulling outwards.
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Peel off the black sticker to expose the screws underneath.
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Remove the 4 screws from the motherboard with a Phillips 00 Screwdriver.
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4 Phillips 2.5 x 5.5 mm screws
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Disconnect the fan from the motherboard by taking out the screws.
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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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Hello,
Where can I get the replacement fan? Or which model is it?
THANKS!!
