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Use this guide to replace a noisy or burned-out fan.
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Flip the computer over and remove the battery.
 
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Locate the screws on the back of the laptop. Unscrew all 7 screws using a magnetic screwdriver fit with a PH0 bit.
 
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Remove the following screws with a magnetic screwdriver fit with a PH0 bit.
 
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Please follow steps 3-6 from the Keyboard Replacement Guide, then return to this guide.
 
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Using the magnetic screwdriver fit with a PH0 bit, unscrew the two screws shown in the picture.
 
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Disconnect the two wired ribbons by pulling up the little black tabs, then pull the wires out.
 
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Disconnect the little black wire by simply pulling it out.
 
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Using the spudger, go beneath the frame to pry the frame off the device.
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Place the frame aside once this step is completed.
 
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Using the magnetic screwdriver, unscrew all 8 screws shown.
 
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Disconnect the three wired ribbons on the top left side of the panel.
 
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Disconnect the wired plug, then close the device and flip it over.
 
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Simply pull the two plugs up and out to disconnect the wires.
 
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Flip the device back over to untape the two black wires located at the bottom left corner of the device.
 
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Simply disconnect the blue connector at the center of the device.
 
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Using your fingers, slowly push the panel out of the plastic body.
 
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Using the same magnetic screwdriver, unscrew the two screws as shown in the picture.
 
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Disconnect the plug right below the Fan. A pair of pliers might be useful during this step.
 
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Then you are good to go.
Then you are good to go.
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