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Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the fan on your Lenovo ThinkPad E540 laptop.

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  1. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Push the battery release switches away from each other.

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    • Remove the battery.

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  3. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Disassembly of the Back Panel: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the three 1.2mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom panel.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the bottom panel.

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  6. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Fan: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Heatsink and fan are connected. You have to remove both at the same time.

    • The heatsink and fan are found on the right side.

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    • Remove the two 1mm Phillips #0 screws from the fan.

    • Unscrew the four 2mm Phillips s#0 screws from the heatsink.

    • The screws on the heatsink will stay attached to it.

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    • To remove the heatsink and fan, pull the fan upwards and towards the center.

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

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