Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53-52FA Fan Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the fan in the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53-52FA, before using this guide open up the computer and use a can of air on the fan.

The fan is the cooling unit of the laptop, without the fans the laptop would not cool and overheat. A broken fan can make uncommon noises, and ruin the performance of the laptop. Dirt or dust could get lodged into the fan forcing them to stop and overheat the laptop.

The Old fans of the laptop can easily be recycled after.

What you need

Step 1 Fan

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Before starting the replacement, make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged.
Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom is facing up

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Step 2

Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the sixteen 9 mm screws holding the back cover in place.

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Step 3

Use a plastic opening pick to work your way around the edges to remove the bottom case carefully.
Do not try to put too much force on the shell off as you may damage it.
Removing the backshell of the laptop will reveal the inside of it.
The fan of the laptop is located on the top left of the laptop.