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Lenovo IdeaPad 3-1481W000NGUS Fan Replacement

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    • Orient the laptop so that the bottom is facing up.

    • Remove the six 7 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the four 4 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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    • Pry up the sides of the back case using the iFixit opening tool. Then, lift to remove.

    • You may hear snapping when removing the panel. This is normal!

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    • Use your fingernail or an opening tool to gently pull out and disconnect the battery pack cable.

    • Do not pull on the cables.

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    • Use the spudger to remove each cable from the Wi-Fi card, one cable at a time.

    • The cables do not need much force to be removed.

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    • Remove the single 2 mm screw using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Try not to press to hard down on the computer to avoid damage.

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    • Pull the card away from the housing capsule on the right side of the Wi-Fi card to remove it from the laptop.

    • Make sure no cables are still connected or wrapped around the Wi-Fi card when removing.

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    • Use your fingernails to gently "walk" the fan connector out of its motherboard socket.

    • Be gentle while unplugging the connector. Using too much force may damage the computer.

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    • Remove the three 5.5 mm screws that secure the fan with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Unwrap the wires from around the outside of the fan.

    • Remove the fan.

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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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