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Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement

Introduction

If your Chromebook is overheating, it may be a good idea to replace the fan.

What you need

  1. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the Chromebook onto its backside and unscrew the the following Phillips #1 screws:

    • Sixteen 5mm Phillips screws located around the border.

    • Two 5mm Phillips screws located in center.

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  2. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover by carefully prying each side with an iFixit Opening Tool.

    • Set aside back cover.

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  3. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a spudger, carefully unplug the rainbow wires connected to the top of the battery.

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  5. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the 4mm Phillips #1 screw located at the top right of battery.

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  6. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery.

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  7. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the following Phillips #1 screws:

    • Two black 4mm Phillips screws located on the fan.

    • Four copper 4mm Phillips screws located on the heat sink.

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  8. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the fan from the motherboard by pulling down on the wire connector with two iFixit Opening Tools.

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  9. Acer Chromebook 15 C910-C453 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the fan while unwrapping the black and white wires from around the fan.

    • Do not pull wires off of the motherboard.

    • Remove the fan.

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Conclusion

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

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