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This guide provides details on how to remove a dirty or broken fan from the Samsung device.
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Remove the ten 6.6mm Philips#00 screws securing the lower case to the upper case.
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Using your fingers, pinch the edge of the SD card and pull to remove it.
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Wedge your fingers in between the upper case and the lower case
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Gently pull the lower case away from the upper case to remove it
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Using tweezers or your fingertips, carefully pull on the battery connector to disconnect it from the motherboard.
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Remove the two 4.4mm Phillips#00 screws from the battery case.
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Place your fingers on the corner sections of the battery.
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Lift to remove the battery.
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Loosen but don't remove the 7 silver Phillips #00 3.5mm screws securing the fan to the motherboard. They should detach from the motherboard and remain attached to the fan assembly.
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Using your fingers, grasp the blue ribbon on the fan connector and pull straight up to disconnect it from the motherboard.
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Using the Phillips#00 remove the four 3.5mm screws securing the fan to the motherboard.
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Using tweezers, carefully pull up on the four power cable connectors to disconnect them from the motherboard.
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Place the tip of the spudger under the metal caps of the black and grey coaxial connectors and pry upwards to disconnect them.
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After they are disconnected, un-thread them from around the fan.
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Wedge your fingers under opposite corners of the fan and lift to remove it.
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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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