Introduction
The fan is necessary for the computer to remain in operation during normal use. Overheating of any important laptop parts could result in catastrophic failure. Unfortunately, it happens to be the hardest component to access and remove.
What you need
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Remove the two 5mm Phillips screws on the hard drive cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Locate the wireless card and the two wires attached to it.
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Using a plastic spudger tool, carefully lift up on each wire connecting the card to unsnap the connectors.
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Locate two 3mm Phillips screws on the CMOS panel cover and remove them with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Remove the CMOS panel cover.
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Tool used on this step:Phillips #00 Screwdriver$5.49
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Remove these two 4mm Phillips screws on the back panel using a Phillips #00 screwdriver and remove the cover to reveal the CMOS battery
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Tool used on this step:Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver$5.49
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Locate the CR2032 watch battery
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Using a 2.5mm flathead screwdriver, carefully pry up the battery using the tab to the right of the battery
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Remove the one 4mm Phillips screw from the RAM cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Begin by unscrewing the three 3mm Phillips head screws inside the battery bay with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:Flathead 3/32" or 2.5 mm Screwdriver$5.49
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Use a 2.5mm flathead screwdriver to remove the four 3mm screws on top of the keyboard.
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Locate four 3mm screws in the upper corners of the keyboard tray and remove them using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.
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Remove the three 3mm Phillips head screws on the top of the frame using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Make sure to keep your screws separated and ensure the ribbon cables are plugged in correctly.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Make sure to keep your screws separated and ensure the ribbon cables are plugged in correctly.
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How to effectively clean the fan
In a more condensed format, watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpCJzdWx...
Again showing just what a pain these things are to take apart.