History: Installing MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Left Fan

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Intro

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Introduction [summary]In most cases replacing is just wasting money. Just take the fan outside laptop, disassemble it (only two screws) and put small amount of bearing grease. Remember: disassemble pinwheel from fan body and add grease on axis. Put it back and you'll have new-[/summary] Replacing a defective fan is pretty easy and will keep your laptop running cool. [summary]In most cases replacing is just wasting money. Just take the fan outside laptop, disassemble it (only two screws) and put small amount of bearing grease. Remember: disassemble pinwheel from fan body and add grease on axis. Put it back and you'll have new-[/summary] Replacing a defective fan is pretty easy and will keep your laptop running cool.
Conclusion 1To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. 1To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Parts

  • MacBook Pro 15" (Model A1211) Left Fan x1 added.
  • IF185-044 x1 removed.