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Use this guide to replace a burned-out right fan.
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Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:
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Three 13.5 mm (14.1 mm) Phillips screws.
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Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
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Using both hands, lift the lower case near the vent to pop it off two clips securing it to the upper case.
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Remove the lower case and set it aside.
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Use the edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector upwards from its socket on the logic board.
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Bend the battery cable slightly away from its socket on the logic board so it does not accidentally connect itself while you work.
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Use a spudger to pry the fan connector straight up off the logic board.
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Remove three T6 Torx screws securing the right fan to the logic board and upper case.
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Lift the right fan out of the upper case.
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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 continue to repair my 10 year MBP and hope to keep it running as long as possible. Thanks Miroslav, all iFixit contributors, and iFixit!
Struggled with replacement fan electrical connection back to board; until I (stupidly) realized they needed a twist (upside down). Thanks!
