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Lenovo Edge Thinkpad E431 Cooling Fan Replacement

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  1. Lenovo Edge Thinkpad E431 Cooling Fan Replacement, Bottom Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Close the device and remove all power cables.

    • Lay the laptop flat with the bottom facing upwards.

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    • Remove the four 2mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom panel.

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    • Remove the back panel of the device.

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    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Remove the nine 2mm Phillips screws from the cooling assembly.

    • Using the tweezers, remove the fan power cable from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the fan assembly out of the laptop.

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

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