Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13 Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove the heat sink from the Asus Q504UA-BHI5T13.

The heat sink is a vital part of a laptop that ensures proper CPU cooling. In cases of heat sink fan damage, the part will need to be replaced. Completion of this guide may be up to 25 minutes or longer. It is also recommended to have some experience with electronics before attempting this guide.

Note:

When removing the screws attached to the heat sink, follow the proper order, provided by the guide at that step, to avoid damage to the heat sink. Further, handle the heat sink with care, the copper coils may be easy to damage.

Before attempting this guide, power down the device and remove all external peripherals and charging cords.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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Ensure that the laptop is off so you do not shock yourself.

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Step 2

Use the T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the ten 1mm screws located around the back cover.

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Step 3

Remove the two rubber pads nearest to you using the metal spudger.

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Step 4

Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 4mm screws that are under the rubber pads.

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Step 5

Insert any of the plastic opening tools into the seam to separate the back cover (it is recommended to start at the corner of the hinges). If you did it right, then the cover should pop off.
Be careful as you may damage the tabs.

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Step 6 Heat Sink

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Once the back cover is removed, have the laptop facing upside down with the hinges facing nearest to you.

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Step 7

Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the three black 4mm screws located around the heat sink fan.

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Step 8

Using the same screwdriver, remove the four 4mm black screws around the copper lining
First remove the screw in the red circle.
Then remove the screw in the orange circle.
Next remove the screw in the yellow circle.
Finally, remove the screw in the green circle.
For this step, it helps to remove the screws in this order to prevent damage to the heat sink.

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Step 9

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Use a pair of tweezers to pull and disconnect the cable located to the right of the heat sink fan.
Take caution when removing the cable. Damaging the cable will stop the part from working.