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This guide outlines how to replace the fans in the Razer Blade Stealth 2017. The fans keep the laptop cool and prevent the other components from overheating. A fan replacement may be necessary if the fans are damaged, not turning on, or not functioning optimally. If the fans are making abnormally loud sounds when running, they may need to be replaced. Some tools are required for this replacement.
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Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight, 3mm screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.
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Remove the bottom cover of the laptop by sliding it away from the hinge.
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Use your fingernail to pry up and disconnect the battery from the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six, 5mm screws securing the battery.
Do you have to remove the battery before swapping the wifi card? Is disconnecting the power not enough?
Hi Charles,
If you’re swapping the Wi-Fi card, you don’t need to remove the battery. Disconnecting it will suffice.
Are two of these screws shorter than the other four? And if so, where do the two shorter screws go?
Looks like the two shorter screws go where the trackpad is!
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Use the plastic spudger to pry out the battery.
After removing the 6 screws securing the battery, mine does not come out easily. There is resistance, and I don't wanna forcefully pull it out. Is it supposed to be easy to pick up and take out or is there some sort of tape holding it down from the bottom?
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Use a plastic spudger to lift the white clasp on the fan connector.
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Use tweezers to pull the fan cable out of the opened connector terminal.
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Use tweezers to squeeze the fan's white header.
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Disconnect the fan connector by sliding it out toward the rear of the chassis.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six, 3mm screws and the metal bracket around both fans.
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Use a plastic spudger to slide the fans out of the 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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What is the part number for the black fan? I'm trying to buy a replacement but I can't find any :(