HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx Fan Replacement

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Kommentare: 7

HP Pavilion x360 m3-u001dx Fan Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

7 - 9 Minuten

Einleitung

If the laptop is hotter than usual or is making noises, use this guide to replace the fan.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Shut down the computer.
Disconnect the power and all external devices connected to the computer.
Working on your device while it is turned on may result in electric shock.

Schritt 2

Use a Metal Spudger and remove the rubber foot closet from the bottom of the laptop.

Schritt 3

Remove all of the screws located on the bottom of the laptop:
5 Phillips 2.4 x 5.7 mm screws
5 Phillips 2.0 x 5.0 mm screws
Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

“5 Phillips 2.4 x 5.7 mm screws”

“5 Phillips 2.0 x 5.0 mm screws”

I think the color for the sizes are mixed up, because the one near the screen bending part are the bigger ones, yet it says they are the “2.0 x 5.0 mm” but they are the bigger ones.

If I’m wrong, tell me because I’m not sure if thats the ways they’re named because I’m not an expert at screw sizes.

SomeRandomChild - 12/01/20

Schritt 4

Turn the computer over onto its base, with the computer open and the keyboard facing upward.

Schritt 5

The keyboard is attached internally by clips. Use a small amount of force when removing the keyboard.
Use the Plastic Opening Tool to separate the keyboard from the base of the laptop.

Schritt 6

Raise the keyboard slightly to access the touch pad and keyboard cables.
Raising the keyboard too far or with excessive force may cause damage to the keyboard, touch pad cables, or their connectors.

Schritt 7

Disconnect the ribbon cables attaching the touch pad and keyboard to the system board (motherboard).
Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
Use the blue plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.

Schritt 8

Lift the keyboard away from the base of the laptop.

Schritt 9

Using the Phillips 00 Screwdriver, remove 6 Phillips 2.0 x 4.6 mm screws from the perimeter of the battery.
Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

Schritt 10

Carefully lift the battery up from lower right corner and disconnect it from the motherboard.

Schritt 11

(You don't NEED to remove this shielding as you can remove the board with it still there.)
Remove the adhesive strip.
Lift the shield away from the base of the laptop.

This step is not relevant or required...

ETHREAL1 - 03/08/17

Schritt 12

Disconnect the ribbon cables attached to the system board (motherboard).
Using the Heavy-Duty Spudger lift up the plastic locks connecting the ribbon cable to the motherboard.
Use the plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the lock on the motherboard.

Schritt 13

Disconnect the fastened cables from the system board (motherboard) by carefully pushing the cable's plastic edges using the Heavy Duty Spudger.

Schritt 14

Pull the clipped cables from system board (motherboard).

Schritt 15

Remove the system board (motherboard).
Using the Phillips 00 Screw Driver, remove 9 Phillips 2.0 x 4.7 mm screws with "M2L4" next to them.
Using the Phillips 00 Screw Driver, remove the silver screw.
Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

Schritt 16

Carefully lift the front side of the system board (motherboard).

this step i do not understand. because you do no have to remove the motherboard for a screen replacement.

Akeem Scrubb - 26/10/20

This is the procedure for replacing the FAN, not the screen, and the board absolutely must be removed to replace the fan.

Dennis Fain -

Schritt 17

Using a Heavy Duty Spudger, disconnect the black and red RTC battery cable on the left side of the system board (motherboard).

Schritt 18

Release the system board (motherboard) from the base enclosure.
Place the motherboard somewhere safe since it is the most delicate and expensive part of the laptop.

Schritt 19

Disconnect the fastened cables from the system board (motherboard) by carefully pushing the cable's plastic edges using the Heavy Duty Spudger.

Schritt 20

Using the Phillips 00 Screw Driver. remove 4 screws from the heat sink.
Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal and replacement.

Schritt 21

Remove any adhesive tape attaching the fan/heat sink to the system board (motherboard).
The grey paste under the fan/heat sink is thermopaste, it keeps the processor cool. To replace it, use our How to Apply Thermal Paste guide.
Detach the fan/heat sink.

Abschluss

Follow these instructions in reverse order to reassemble your device.

3 Kommentare

Great step-by-step instructions. Thank you

mistyjohn - 02/12/19

While it took us much longer than 7-9 minutes, the guide was fantastic and we were able to fix our computer. Thank you!

Bronwyn Dasher - 08/12/19

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.

Allison Lewis - 30/01/20