Grip the tab at the end of the bundle cable and pull the connector slowly and steadily out of its socket to disconnect the fan cable.

Be careful that you do not damage the socket on the motherboard when disconnecting the fan cable.

Disconnect the fan from the heat sink.

Gently unhook the black wire from the tabs around the edge of the fan.

Lift the fan from the laptop to remove it.

If there is any resistance, double-check that the screws and connections have been removed