| If the fan of your Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1470 is making odd noises or not working properly, this guide will show you how to remove or replace the fan in your laptop. All you need is a Phillips #00 screwdriver and a plastic prying tool(used to remove the back panel). |
| Use this guide to replace the fan in your Lenovo IdeaPad Flex - 1470 laptop. |
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| The fan is a piece of your device that helps with cooling in your computer. A faulty fan can cause your laptop to produce irregular noises and/or overheat because of a lack in airflow. |
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| Before using this guide, make sure to review the [https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Lenovo_Ideapad_Flex_5-1470_Troubleshooting#Section_The_Computer_Fans_Are_Producing_Excess_Noise|troubleshooting page]—oftentimes, there is debris affecting the fan that can be blown out without replacing the fan entirely. |
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| Make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source before to beginning the process. |