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If your laptop experiences overheating issues while in use, try replacing your fan. When a laptop overheats, it could limit the speed. Replacing the fan may help your device run smoother.
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Flip the device over, so that the bottom cover is exposed.
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Slide the black locking mechanism into its unlock position.
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After unlocking the mechanism, slide the battery out of its compartment.
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With the battery removed, the bottom cover can be opened with your hand.
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Use a screwdriver from your iFixit Toolkit to remove the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws shown in each picture.
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Use tweezers to carefully remove the fan's power cable from the motherboard. The cable can be seen in the second picture.
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After removing the screws and unplugging the wire, remove the fan.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.