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ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement

Introduction

A fan is included within a computer to help ensure it will not overheat. If the fan within your ASUS Vivobook S300CA-BB15T01 isn't working, please follow the steps below to replace it.

What you need

  1. ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the laptop upside down so that the bottom panel is facing upwards.

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  2. ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the following 10 screws

    • Eight 5 mm Phillips head screws

    • Two 10 mm Phillips head screws

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  3. ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully peel the panel off of the bottom of the laptop.

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  5. ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following 6 screws:

    • Two 5 mm screws holding the fan down.

    • Four 3 mm screws holding the heat sink down

    • Removing one of these screws voids the device's warranty.

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  6. ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully disconnect the only sliding connector by using a plastic opening tool to pry the connector out.

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  7. ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the fan and heat sink by lifting it upwards.

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  8. ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 ASUS VivoBook S300CA-BBI5T01 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the tape holding the fan and heat sink together.

    • Before reassembly it is essential to clean off the old thermal paste from the processor and the heatsink and to apply new. How to apply thermal paste explains how.

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Conclusion

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

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