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Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement

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  1. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the laptop face down with the battery facing away from you.

    • Locate the two buttons next to the battery.

    • Slide the right slider to the unlocked (red) position.

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  2. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Hold the left button to the left.

    • Slide the battery with your other hand away from you and it should disconnect.

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  3. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement, Lower Case: step 3, image 1 of 3 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement, Lower Case: step 3, image 2 of 3 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement, Lower Case: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the five Phillips # 0 screws from the back panel.

    • Using your finger or a plastic spudger start to carefully pry up the back planel.

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  5. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the back panel away and remove the panel.

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  6. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement, Cooling System: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement, Cooling System: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Removal of cooling system will void your warranty. Proceed with caution.

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  7. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove all six screws from the cooling system.

    • Unplug the fan power connector.

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  8. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully grab the copper pipe and start to lift upward.

    • Lift to the angle shown and then start to slide it out.

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  9. Asus A52F Cooling System Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Clean the designated area with isopropyl alcohol on a microfiber cloth

    • Replace with new thermal paste if needed

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Conclusion

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

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