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Lenovo G50-70 Fan Replacement

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The fan on a computer is important for cooling the parts that generate a lot of heat. If fan is not running properly, there is a risk of other parts overheating and causing damage to critical components. Most computers have thermal throttling; this means speeds will decrease when it starts to overheat to prevent from damage.

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    • Push the left switch (labeled 1) to the left to show red underneath. This will unlock battery.

    • Push the right switch (labeled 2) to the right. This will eject battery.

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    • Rotate the battery away from the laptop.

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    • Remove the three 6mm Phillips #0 screws holding the back access panel on.

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    • Slide the cover toward you to unlatch it.

    • The edge of the panel will slide away from the laptop so it can be lifted.

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    • Remove the three 6mm Phillips #0 screws on the perimeter of the fan.

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    • The fan is plugged into the motherboard next to the copper heat sync.

    • Unplug the bundled wire connector by pulling up on the white plug.

    • Do not pull up by the wires.

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    • Lift fan out of case.

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

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