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The CPU Cooling Fan hinders the CPU from overheating, potentially causing your computer to crash. Below are specific instructions to remove the CPU Cooling Fan.
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Push the locking tabs away from each other.
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Remove the 3mm Phillips #0 screw from the cover.
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Use a plastic opening tool to lift up the cover and remove by hand.
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Two clips secure the RAM module in place, one on each side. Using your fingers, spread the clips away from the RAM module.
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Lift the RAM module to an angle of about 30 degrees and slide it out.
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Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the keyboard cover.
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Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the keyboard.
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Lay the keyboard upright against the screen.
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Use a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the keyboard ribbon cable ZIF socket.
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Remove the ribbon cable from the socket.
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Use a set of small tweezers to pull the 10 rubber caps out of the back panel.
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Remove these thirteen Phillips #0 screws from the bottom case:
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Ten 3mm screws.
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Three 2mm screws.
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Remove the four 3mm Phillips #0 screws found underneath the keyboard.
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Separate the top and bottom panels from each other.
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Remove the three 3mm Phillips #0 screws from the fan.
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Disconnect the fan's power from the motherboard.
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Remove the fan from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.