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Verify whether the laptop makes a whirring sound when it is turned on in case it starts to overheat. If the laptop is silent, it can experience a thermal cool down, which is indicative of a malfunctioning cooling fan. You can replace the cooling fan by following the instructions in this article.
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Place the the computer bottom facing up. Unscrew the eleven 6 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Use an opening tool to gently disconnect the clips on the side of the back panel.
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Pry out the optical drive opposite of the laptop.
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Release the remaining clasp and remove the lower case.
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Unscrew the four 6 mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the fan.
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Push the white fan connector directly out of its port tweezers or a pry tool.
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Lift the fan up and out of the chassis.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.