crwdns2944351:0crwdnd2944351:0Lenovo ThinkPad X270 Heatsink and Fan Replacementcrwdnd2944351:0crwdne2944351:0

crwdns2866306:0crwdne2866306:0	Lenovo ThinkPad X270
Type	replacement
Thing	Heatsink and Fan
Title	Lenovo ThinkPad X270 Heatsink and Fan Replacement
Introduction	Use this guide to replace the heatsink and fan in your Lenovo ThinkPad X270 laptop. ***Note:*** The heatsink and fan are connected and must be removed as one assembly.
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Difficulty	Moderate
Conclusion	***To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.*** Use [link|https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds102688-lenovo-diagnostics-for-windows-10-64-bit-81-64-bit-8-64-bit-7-64-bit-2003-advanced-server-64-bit-and-2008-advanced-server-64-bit-desktops-notebooks-workstations|Lenovo Diagnostics] to run hardware tests to check your repair. Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]]. Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting|new_window=true]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Lenovo%20ThinkPad%20X270|Answers community] for help.
Author	Spencer Day
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