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Acer Aspire E5-571-58CG CPU Fan Replacement

Introduction

If your device is overheating, you may need to replace the laptop's CPU Fan. This guide will help you through this process.

What you need

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    • Make sure the laptop is powered off.

    • Flip the laptop over and locate the battery release switch.

    • Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the battery release switch.

    • Push the battery release switch to the right.

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    • While the battery release switch is pushed to the right, carefully slide the battery out of its socket.

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    • Remove the top panel of the laptop with the plastic opening tool.

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    • Use a JIS #000 screw bit to remove the marked screw.

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    • Carefully pull the marked green chip out of the motherboard.

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    • Use tweezers to unplug the wire connecting the fan to the motherboard.

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    • Use a JIS #00 screw bit to remove the marked screws around the CPU fan.

    • Carefully remove the CPU fan.

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Conclusion

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

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