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If the fan is excessively noisy or non-operational, use this guide to remove and replace the fan.
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Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face the ceiling.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver (PH1 bit) to remove the two 7 mm screws that secure the battery.
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Use your phillips screwdriver to begin removing all the accesible screws.
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Now begin to remove the coverings above and below the middle plate with your hand.
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use your hand or a tool to remove the tabbing on the metal plate covering the battery.
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Remove the metal plate covering the battery.
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Use your wedging tool to begin removeing the adhesive under the battery.
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Remove the remaining thirteen 7 mm Phillips screws holding the back cover using the PH1 bit and Magnetic Driver.
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Using the plastic opening tools, separate the back cover from the laptop.
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Remove the three 3 mm Phillips screws holding the fan cable in place using the PH1 bit and Magnetic Driver.
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Lift the fan cable connector from the fan.
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Remove the fan from the plug by releasing the clamps located on each side of the socket.
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Slide the connector out of the socket.
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Lift the computer fan from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.