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Removing fans

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  1. Removing fans, Remove screws from bottom of laptop.: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Removing fans, Remove screws from bottom of laptop.: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the computer over to access the screws on the bottom.

    • Remove 8 black, 7mm PH0 screws (M2 x L7).

    • Note: Virtually all the other screws for this computer are PH1 screws which may get stripped when using a smaller screwdriver, but these screws require a Philips PH0 driver.

    • Pry up the clips/latches and then remove the lower case. Start at the front (four clips), then sides (three clips each side) and back (four clips) - there is also one clip in the middle of the case.

  2. Removing fans, Remove the system board mylar: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Removing fans, Remove the system board mylar: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the system board mylar.

    • Note: Retain the system board mylar and reuse it when reassembling the computer. Replace the system board mylar only if it is damaged.

  3. Removing fans, Disconnect tape and cables: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • (1) Peel off the thermal DIMM plate tape from the system board.

    • (2-3) Lift flap and disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board.

    • (2-3) Lift flap and disconnect the audio FPC cable from the system board.

    • (2-3) Lift flap and disconnect the hinge cap lightingbar cable from the system board.

    • Note: my machine did not have the DIMM plate tape or the cable in the upper right.

  4. Removing fans, Disconnect the fan cables: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Disconnect the three fan cables from the system board by lifting away from board.

  5. Removing fans, Remove screws and fans: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove 7 black 6mm PH1 screws (M2 x L6) holding the fans.

    • Note: Virtually all the screws for this computer are PH1 screws which may get stripped if you use a smaller screwdriver.

    • Remove tape from fans - possibly using gentle heat

    • Remove the fans - be careful of Wi-Fi antenna cables around top left fan and speaker cable around small bottom right fan.

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

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