Einleitung

Is your computer heating up easily or getting louder? Consider using this guide to replace the fan in your device.

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    • Ensure the device is powered off and unplugged. Close the device and orient it face up, with the hinges further away from you.

    • Flip the device over so the backside is facing you.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove all nine 7mm screws.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pull the back panel upward. Move the opening tool along the edge of the device and lift the panel off of your device.

    • Be aware, the back panel is kept in place by magnetic clips. They will offer some resistance, but continue to gently leverage upwards.

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    • If there is tape on your fan, remove the tape.

    • Remove the two 2mm screws on the fan enclosure using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Unscrew the three 4mm screws holding down the heat sink of the fan using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • The three 4mm screws found in the heat sink will remain attached to the heat sink. This is okay as long as they are detached from the motherboard.

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    • Use the tweezers to gently pull the power supply cable from its port.

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    • Grasp the fan and lift upward. Remove the fan from the device.

Abschluss

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

Christopher Gravelle

Mitglied seit: 23/10/18

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