Einleitung
If you need to replace the fan, use this guide to access and remove the fan from this device. For this guide you will need a plastic opening tool, a Phillips #0, #00, and #000 screwdriver. This repair may be needed either as a prerequisite to replacing other parts or in order to fix issues such as frequent, but irregular crashes, error messages, or disappearing or scrambled files.
-
-
Swing the cover out slightly like a hinge.
-
Pull the cover directly away from the case towards the base of the laptop.
-
Lift the cover up and away from the device to remove it.
-
-
-
To replace the hard drive, remove the four M2 × 4mm wafer-headed screws on the sides of the hard drive case using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
-
Slide the old hard drive directly out.
-
-
-
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove eight M2 × 3 mm screws near the front opening and scattered across the bottom of the laptop.
-
Remove three M2x3 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver from the base of the laptop near the opening.
-
-
-
Remove the M3 x 2mm screw from the hole left by the hard drive using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
-
-
-
Wedge the plastic opening tool between the upper and lower halves of the lower case.
-
Lift the end of the opening tool slowly until the case separates.
-
-
-
Locate and disconnect the 4 ribbon wires from the top case.
-
Locate and disconnect the two additional connecting wires.
-
-
-
Remove the two M2 x 3mm securing the the optical drive to the device using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
-
-
-
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four M2 x 6mm screws connecting the heatsink to the motherboard.
-
-
-
Disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the motherboard, then remove the fan and the attached fan component from the case.
-
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
