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Fan Replacement

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  1. Fan Replacement, Fan/Heat Sink: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all the screws that hold the plastic bottom cover on. There are some more screws that cant be seen in the photo.

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  2. Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Once screws are removed, remove the back cover.

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  4. Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Encased in red is the area where we are working on

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  5. Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the two strips of cables projecting from the fan to the white holders circled in red.

    • Using your hand carefully remove the two strips of cables from the white sockets. Preferably grabbing the strip by the head(the white section where the cables are engulfed). If unable to gingerly pull on the cables.

    • Make care to not rip the connectors and the cables

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  6. Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four screws surrounding the heat sink.

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  7. Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • You are now clear for liftoff. The fan may fly freely.

    • Now is a prime time to reapply thermal paste if necessary.

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Conclusion

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

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