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This guide will show you how to replace the fans in your MSI GE72 6QF Apache Pro.
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With the laptop closed and upside down, unscrew the nineteen 5.5mm Phillips #1 screws that keep the back cover in place.
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Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws along the edge of the optical drive bay.
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Using your fingers, gently loosen the edges of all four sides of the back cover.
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Gently pull off the back cover.
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Unscrew the single 5.5mm Phillips #1 screw keeping the battery secure.
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Grab the battery with your fingers and gently pull it up and away from the rest of the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the ten 5.5mm screws.
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Remove the last two 5.5mm Phillips #1 screws, and remove the washers around them.
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Unplug both of the fan power cords from the laptop using a spudger.
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Continue to use the spudger to carefully separate the wires of the power cord from the laptop.
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Fully remove the fans from the rest of the laptop.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 5mm screws.
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Separate the fans from the silver fan covers.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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I can't get the back case off the last bit of it is held on pretty tight. All the screws are out so how do I loosen it?
Where can I buy new fans?
Where do you buy the replacement fans
I need a link to buy the actual fan itself if you wouldn’t mind I’d greatly appreciate it
EDIT: The only place I could actually find the fans were on walmart so Ill post the link here -> https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=ms... (I personally bought the blue one that was first I should get it by next friday and Ill try and remember to post if it works or not)