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Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • To release the battery, slide the orange tab to the right with a spudger.

    • The battery is now released and can be picked up and set to the side.

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    • Remove the 16 5.3 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the three 3 mm Phillips #00 screws.

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    • Remove the back panel, and remove the white cable from the wifi chip using a pair of tweezers.

  4. Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips head #0 screwdriver, remove the four 5.3 mm screws.

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    • Flip the computer over and remove the touchpad cover and keyboard.

    • Be careful doing this since there are two ribbon cables connecting both panels to the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the four ribbon cables.

  7. Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the five 5.3 mm Phillips #0 screws.

  8. Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Gently lift up the motherboard and slide it out to the right.

    • Do not force the board. If stuck, check that the ports on the left are loose, that no wires are still attached, and no screws are still in.

  9. Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the motherboard over and using a pair of tweezers, remove the cable.

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    • Remove the six 2mm Phillips #00 screws.

  11. Acer Aspire V3-551-8469 Fan Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Using a pair of tweezers, remove the cable.

Conclusion

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

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