Introduction
If the laptop is hotter than usual or is making noises, use this guide to replace the fan.
What you need
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Shut down the computer.
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Disconnect the power and all external devices connected to the computer.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Disconnect the ribbon cables attaching the touch pad and keyboard to the system board (motherboard).
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Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
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Use the blue plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.
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Using the Phillips 00 Screwdriver, remove 6 Phillips 2.0 x 4.6 mm screws from the perimeter of the battery.
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(You don't NEED to remove this shielding as you can remove the board with it still there.)
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Remove the adhesive strip.
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Lift the shield away from the base of the laptop.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Disconnect the ribbon cables attached to the system board (motherboard).
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Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
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Use the plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Disconnect the fastened cables from the system board (motherboard) by carefully pushing the cable's plastic edges using the Heavy Duty Spudger.
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Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.
Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.
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While it took us much longer than 7-9 minutes, the guide was fantastic and we were able to fix our computer. Thank you!
Took me way longer than 7-9 minutes and would’ve been cool if that heat paste was mentioned in the ‘Tools’ or ‘Parts’ sections at the top. Granted I probably should’ve read the guide completely before beginning, I got all the way to the end and realized I didn’t have the paste and couldn’t finish the job. I also would’ve liked to see something about removing the black part from the fan or actually putting the new fan in. Overall, the guide was very helpful and easy to follow and for that, I do thank you.