HP Pavilion 15-n210dx Fan Replacement

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Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

25 - 40 Minuten

Einleitung

WARNING: The computer should be off (no power running), unplugged and the battery must be removed to prevent electrical shock.

This guide will assist you in replacing the fan in the HP Pavilion 15-n210dx. It is more lengthy than the other guides due to some prerequisites, but the steps should keep you on track to removing and replacing the fan.

The fan is an essential component of a laptop. It draws in cooler air into the computer, while pushing the warm air out of the computer. This ensure the computer’s internal components stay cool and continue to function normally. If the fan starts to get loud dust buildup is likely the culprit. Refer to the fan part of the troubleshooting page to clean out the fan and the vents.

You should have a Y0 screwdriver and a metal spudger with you before starting the replacement of the fan.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Turn the laptop over.

Schritt 2

Push the pins towards each other using your thumbs. The battery will pop out a little bit. Remove it using your hand.

Schritt 3

Turn over the laptop and remove the single screw using a Tri-point Y0 screwdriver.

Schritt 4

Open the laptop and use a spudger gently to get under the keyboard. Loosen the keyboard on all sides and then lift it up.

Schritt 5

Use the spudger to unhinge the fastener and remove the connector.
The keyboard should be completely detached from the computer now.

Schritt 6

Use the Tri-point Y0 screwdriver to remove all the screws on the metal sheet.

Schritt 7

Lift up flaps to disconnect the blue connectors.
You can use your fingers or a tweezer to lift up the flap.

Schritt 8

Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove twelve (12) screws from the back panel.

Schritt 9

Remove the optic drive by pushing the flap with your thumbs. Once enough of the optic drive is exposed for fingers to grasp it, remove it entirely by using your hand.
A spudger can assist in initiating the separation. Insert the spudger between where the flap meets the body of the computer and push the spudger against the flap.

Schritt 10

Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the screws that become exposed after the removal of the optic drive.

Schritt 11

Insert a medal spudger between where the black plastic meets the silver plastic to loosing and eventually separate the two plastic parts.
Slide the spudger along where the two plastics meet to increase the separation. Use your other hand to stabilize the computer.
Avoid using the metal spudger unless for serious prying power. If used incorrectly, the metal spudger may damage the internal components of your device.