ASUS Vivobook Q301LA-BSI5T17 Fan/Heatsink Replacement

Introduction

The fan is the most crucial part of the ASUS Vivobook Q301LA-BSI5T17. If the fan doesn’t work properly you will run a risk of overheating your laptop. Once a laptop overheats you can cause multiple internal problems.

These steps will help you replace your fan and prevent your laptop from overheating.

What you need

Step 1 Back Case Housing

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Remove all ten 6mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the computer chassis.

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Step 2

Carefully pry open the back cover from the laptop and place it to the side.

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Step 3 Fan

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Remove three 5mm Phillips #1 screws that are holding the fan in place.

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Step 4

Carefully unplug the fan cable from the motherboard using a spudger or plastic opening tool.

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Step 5

Carefully use your hands to remove the fan by pulling it from the heatsink housing.
Do not use excessive force; there is a potential to break the plastic.

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