Acer Spin 3 SP315-51-757C Heat Sink and Fan Replacement

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Acer Spin 3 SP315-51-757C Heat Sink and Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace your Acer Spin 3 SP315-51-757C fan and heat sink. Leaving your laptop on for long periods of time or leaving it in a hot room could lead to issues with your heatsink and fan. If your laptop has been overheating or having temperature problems then they may need to be replaced.

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    • Remove eleven Phillips #0 screws from the back panel.

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    • Using an opening tool, pry open the back panel, starting at the silver screen hinges.

    • You may need to apply more force than usual. If you don't find any success at the hinges, you can try to start at another area that looks easier to open.

    • You can also use some plastic opening picks to help hold parts of the panel open while you work on other sides.

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    • Lift the back panel off of the laptop.

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    • Remove the two Phillips #0 screws holding the battery inside the laptop case.

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    • Using either your hands or a pair of tweezers, carefully pull the battery's cable out of its motherboard port.

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    • Using your hands, lift up on the battery from its slot, and carefully slide it away from you before fully lifting it out of the case.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the three screws that hold the fan on top of the motherboard.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four screws that connect the heat sink to the motherboard.

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    • Remove both the fan and the heat sink with your hands.

Conclusion

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

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