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Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement

What you need

  1. Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Using a T4 Torx screwdriver, remove the ten screws at the marked locations.

    • Place the screws into a container as to not lose them.

  2. Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully slide your iFixit Opening Tool between the back panel.

    • Lift the back plate of your ASUS ZenBook UX31E, and place it to the side.

  3. Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the ribbon between the IO and the motherboard on both sides.

  4. Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the fan connector from the motherboard.

    • Pull up the clips on the ribbon connectors.

  5. Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the two screws that are across each other.

  6. Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Asus Zenbook UX31E Fan Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using a plastic opening tool, lift the fan off of the laptop.

    • You can now use your hands and carefully pull the fan off the laptop.

Conclusion

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

Sinh

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One Comment

This guide does not explain how to replace the fan, but how to remove the fan.

How do you insert a new fan? (Specifically, how do you remove the fan from the component of which it is a part?)

Thank you in advance.

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