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Acer Chromebook C720 Heat Sink and Cooling Fan Replacement

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  1. Acer Chromebook C720 Heat Sink and Cooling Fan Replacement, Heat Sink and Cooling Fan: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Chromebook C720 Heat Sink and Cooling Fan Replacement, Heat Sink and Cooling Fan: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Chromebook C720 Heat Sink and Cooling Fan Replacement, Heat Sink and Cooling Fan: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Operating on your device while it is on, or plugged in may result in electrical shock. Make sure the device is not powered before continuing.

    • Remove the thirteen 6mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Gently pry the back plate off using the plastic opening tool, leveraging the groove along the device's hinge.

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    • Remove the four 3mm screws securing the heat sink using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the two 3mm screws securing the fan using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Gently pry the fan module away from the motherboard. After a bit of force, it should pop out of its slot.

    • Carefully unwrap the wires from around the fan.

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    • Gently disconnect the fan module from the motherboard.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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