Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to replace your devices Fans. This guide is quick and simple. It will only take you 15-20 min and only uses a few tools. You might need to replace your devices fans if you can't hear them and your device is getting hot.

If the fans are spinning under load, use an ESD-safe brush to clean out the blades and remove any built-up debris.

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    • Remove the rubber cosmetic strip along the outside edge of the back plate with tweezers.

    Is this strip tape or it metal? Is there replacements for it? I habe been trying to find it but I can only find tape as an alternative to this part.

    Luis Ruiz -

    It appears to be thin plastic with an aluminum coating on the outside. It's easy to remove by poking into the corner by the hinge with a set of tweezers-- the tweezers will pass right through.

    Michael Montalban -

    Ok and how do you reattach it when you're done? I mean is it glued on or how does that work?

    Rika -

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    • Remove the two rubber feet on the lower case with an opening tool.

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    • Remove the two screws with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Remove the seven screws securing the lower case with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Lift the lower case gently and set it above the device.

    • Take care not to strain the battery cable as you move the lower case.

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    • Disconnect the battery cable by lifting the pull tab until it "clicks."

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    • Remove the screws securing both of the fans with a T3 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Flip up the ZIF locking flap on each socket.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cables attached to each fan.

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    • Lift the fans up and out.

    Could use some help on what the replacement fan is part number or where to buy.

    Gerald Naekel -

    Kann mir auch jemand sagen wo ich neue lüfter bekomme?

    Rika -

Conclusion

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

Nate Ball

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5 comments

Any idea where to buy the parts?

cameronjpu -

Any luck in getting the fan replacement part?

Carlos Pino Tinetti -

Same question, where I can buy those cover plastic stuff.

Mingyuan Ma -

I am also looking for the fan parts

Mike Van Laningham -

Hi, i am looking also for fan parts. If anybody knows, that would be awesome!

Matthias Bockbreder -