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Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement

Introduction

If you notice your Acer Predator G9-791 laptop is silent and there is no airflow by the laptop vents, try replacing the fan using this guide.

This guide can also help if your laptop is overheating and you need to remove the fan to clean it or replace the thermal paste.

What you need

  1. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement, Service Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • The service panel can be located on the bottom of the device. It is shown here as the panel located in the middle of the device, going from the upper vents to the bottom of the device.

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  2. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the two Phillips #0 screws.

    • Pull up slightly on the top of the panel to help fully separate the screws from the rest of the device.

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  3. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Continue pulling up on the panel to separate it from the laptop and remove it.

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  4. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the nine 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the panel.

    • Remove four 14 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove six 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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  5. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the "unlock" slider up located to the right of the service panel and pull the disc tray out.

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  7. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located underneath the removed optical drive.

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  8. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Pry up on the edges of the bottom cover and lift the bottom case off of the device.

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  9. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 4 mm Phillips #0 screws from the battery.

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  10. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

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  11. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the battery and remove it from the device.

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  12. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 11, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the five 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located on the perimeter of the fans.

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  13. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the six Phillips #0 screws enough to loosen the assembly from the motherboard.

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  14. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Fan Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the left fan's cord from the motherboard.

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    • Detach the right fan's cord from the motherboard.

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    • Lift the fan assembly up and out.

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Conclusion

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

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