Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          20 - 30 minutes

Sections

2

  • Base Panel
  • 2 steps
  • Fan
  • 3 steps

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Introduction

First, check if the fans are spinning while your laptop’s powered on. If they’re spinning, check the blades for any buildup of dust or debris, and clean them appropriately.

If the fans aren’t spinning whatsoever, they’ve likely reached the end of their lifespan, and it’s time to replace them.

Before beginning, power off and unplug your laptop.

What you need

Step 1

              Base Panel
  • Remove the eight 3.0 mm screws from the bottom panel with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

Remove the eight 3.0 mm screws from the bottom panel with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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Step 2

  • Gently wedge an opening tool in the gap between the base panel and chassis, and pry vertically around the perimeter until it releases from the chassis.
  • Lift the base panel up and away from the chassis.

Gently wedge an opening tool in the gap between the base panel and chassis, and pry vertically around the perimeter until it releases from the chassis.

Lift the base panel up and away from the chassis.

Step 3

              Fan
  • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm screws screws from each fan (four screws total).

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm screws screws from each fan (four screws total).

Step 4

  • Use an opening tool to push the left fan cable plug out of its socket.
  • Repeat for right fan cable.

Use an opening tool to push the left fan cable plug out of its socket.

Repeat for right fan cable.

Step 5

  • Lift the fan up and away from the heatsink.
  • Repeat for the right fan.

Lift the fan up and away from the heatsink.

Repeat for the right fan.

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

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