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Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace noisy or malfunctioning GPU fan in the Asus Zenbook UX32VD.

What you need

  1. Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    T5 Torx Screwdriver
    $9.99
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  2. Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry along the perimeter of the bottom panel until it can be easily removed.

    • Remove the bottom panel from the body of the laptop.

    • Set aside the bottom panel.

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  4. Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Spudger
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    • Use the tip of your spudger or your fingernail to open the ZIF connector on the I/O board.

    • Be sure to pry up on the hinged retaining flap, not the connector itself.

    • Remove the metallic ribbon cable from the connector .

    • No force is needed to remove or insert the cable.

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  5. Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    $5.49
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  6. Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the bundled cable connector.

    • Move the fan as shown in the first picture to better access the connector.

    • Pull the cable away from the connector in the same direction as the individual wires are running.

    • Pull evenly on the full width of the cable so that no individual wires are overly strained.

    Edit

  7. Asus Zenbook UX32VD GPU Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the fan completely.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

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Miguel Angel Felix

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CSU Fullerton, Team 2-2, Bruce Fall 2015 Member of CSU Fullerton, Team 2-2, Bruce Fall 2015

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