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Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement

What you need

  1. Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Be sure to power off the laptop before starting.

    • Flip the device over so the bottom panel is facing up.

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    • Remove the eleven 5 mm screws from the back of the device using a TR6 Torx screwdriver.

  3. Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry open the back of the device.

    • Remove the bottom cover from the laptop.

  4. Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement, How to Unplug the Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement, How to Unplug the Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement, How to Unplug the Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Peel back the strip of black tape.

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    • Unplug the group of wires by pulling the white plastic piece towards yourself.

    • Be careful, this piece can be easily damaged.

  6. Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 4.5 mm screws from the fan using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the metal clip using the iFixit opening tool to release the wire.

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    • Unplug the wires by pulling gently on the white plastic.

  9. Acer Swift 3 2022 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove fan.

Conclusion

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

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Correction. The fan should face the other way around - with the vent into the radiators of the heatsink. If the fan is placed incorrectly, overheating will occur.

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