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Lift the motherboard by its top end and remove it from the laptop.
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Flip the motherboard over to reveal the fan.
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Remove the five 1mm Phillips #00 captive screws from the internal fan.
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Lift the fan away from the motherboard.
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Refer to iFixit's guide for removal and cleaning of the thermal paste. How to Apply Thermal Paste
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