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A fan rubbing noise coming from the sockets side of the laptop

Suddenly the noise of a possible fan rubbing coming from the left,makes the screen frozen forcing to quit and makes the machine useless.

Need instructions how to reach the fan OF A PB G4 12 INCH (not the 15 inch instructions I have seen on the website)Thanks

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The Part: PowerBook 12" Fan

The Guide: PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz Fan Replacement

If you are overheating and freezing, be sure to get some thermal paste and re-seat your heatsink properly as well.

Thermal Paste

How to Apply Thermal Paste

PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz Fan Image

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PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz Fan Replacement

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How to Apply Thermal Paste

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Moderate

5 - 20 minutes

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