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| Both the laptop's fans are attached to the heatsink as one assembly. To replace either fan or the heatsink, you must replace the entire assembly. |
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| If your laptop's fans aren't spinning or your laptop is overheating, you may need to replace the heatsink and fan assembly. |
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| ''You'll need new thermal paste (regular and viscous) to complete this repair.'' |
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| ***For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your device.*** This reduces the risk of a dangerous fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. |