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Use this guide to replace the fan on a Sony Vaio Tap 21 all-in-one desktop. The fan has a copper attachment on the motherboard . The actual fan itself is between the two speakers. The fan might need replacing if the device is overheating more than usual.
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Insert the plastic opening tool at an angle into the grill and lift the tab by applying force down and to the left as you are lifting it out of place.
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Use your plastic opening tool to remove the right plastic tab blocking the screw mounts behind the device.
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The plastic tab is located on a plastic stretch of grill running along the upper half of the back of the device.
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Insert the plastic opening tool at an angle into the grill and lift the tab by applying force down and to the left as you are lifting it out of place.
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Use your plastic opening tool to remove the right plastic tab blocking the screw mounts behind the device.
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The plastic tab is located on a plastic stretch of grill running along the upper half of the back of the device.
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Remove the two 5mm screws on the back of the device using a JIS 0 screwdriver.
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Face the screen of the device upwards.
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Gently un-clip the screen around the four sides of the body with the plastic opening tool.
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Use an up-down motion.
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Lift the screen gently from the top of the device.
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Slowly and gently lay the screen on its face.
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Remove four 9mm screws from the fan attachment located on the motherboard with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove two 6mm screws located on both sides of the fan component using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Un-click the cables attached to the face of the motherboard.
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Firmly lift the fan from the surface.
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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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Very nice guide. Thank you. Have you replaced the CPU yet in this model?
