Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55-55M1 Fan Replacement

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Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55-55M1 Fan Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

11

Zeitaufwand

Keine Schätzung

Einleitung

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    • Make sure the device is off and unplugged from power.

    • Flip the device so the bottom is facing up.

    • Remove 11 screws from the bottom case using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the top left and right corners up and away from the device.

    • This may require some force and will make harsh clicking sounds. This is normal; it's the plastic tabs separating from each other.

    • Remove the panel from the laptop.

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    • Use an opening tool to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the two screws from the battery with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the battery by pulling up and out from the left side.

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    • Disconnect the seven cables from the motherboard using an iFixit opening tool.

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    • Use an iFixit opening tool to lift the two Wi-Fi antenna cables up and away from the Wi-Fi card.

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    • Remove the six screws surrounding the fan using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the two shorter screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Lift the taped wires off of the fans on the right and left sides.

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    • Lift up the right side of the motherboard.

    • The cables may need some guidance to leave the management holes on the motherboard.

    • Continue to lift at an angle until there is a give.

    • Remove the motherboard and fans from the laptop.

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    • Unplug the two fan connectors from each side of the motherboard using an opening tool.

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    • Both fans are loose at this point and are only being held in by thermal tape.

    • Lift both fans up on each side and fold over the heat pipe.

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    • Pull the fan away from the heat pipe on both sides of the motherboard.

    • The tape will separate off of the heat pipe.

Abschluss

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

Tinte & Feder

Samuel Rouillard

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