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ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement

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How to replace the CPU fan with its headsink for the Lenovo Yoga 12. Not super easy but can be done by your self.

Fan description for buying:

  • Cooling Fans Heatsink For Lenovo Thinkpad S1 Yoga 04X6440.

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  1. ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover Removal: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover Removal: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover Removal: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the nine Phillips screws using a Philips 00 screwdriver

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    • Pry up the case carefully using a spudger.

    • Make sure to not push the spudger in too far, as this could result in internal damage

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  4. ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Remove Speaker: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Remove Speaker: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Remove Speaker: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Top speaker left which needs to be removed to reveal the cooling system

    • Push out the plug for the speaker in the direction of the arrow.

    • Grab the speaker on the top an bottom and pull it out.

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    • Insert wisdom here.

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

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Hello, are there some steps missing? The mainboard needs to be removed as well!

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Yes there are some steps missing, but i can’t add them on this teadown and I don’t know why.

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