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Introduction |
| If the cooling fan in your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4th Gen (''20FB002LUS'' ) is not working properly and causing the computer to make odd noises or overheat, look over this guide to learn how to fix these common issues. | | | The cooling fan is the main reason why your laptop is able to run smoothly as it pushes outside cool air over the main components in the laptop like the CPU and GPU, which heat up while the laptop is in use. | | Most laptop fans in laptops; however, are very susceptible to dust build-up, which can cause the fan to either malfunction or create undesirable noises. | | This guide covers how to replace the fan entirely. It is recommended that you use canned air to blow any dust that might have jammed the thermal fans before trying to replace the fan entirely. | | | Keep note that in this guide, you will be removing thermal paste that is under the fan assembly. It is good practice to replace the thermal paste after taking out the fan. For more information, click [https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+replace+thermal+paste+laptop&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS881US881&oq=how+to+replace&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i59j0l5.1956j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_LiJGXr2XJMX7-gTUro7AAg32|here]. | | | Before starting this guide, make sure to power down the device fully and unplug any exterior sources of power from the laptop. |
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