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Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement

Introduction

If the laptop tends to overheat then the laptop fan may need to be replaced, this guide will show you how to remove the fan from the Fujitsu Lifebook S6120.

What you need

  1. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged and turned off before removing the battery.

    • Push the two tabs in towards the laptop.

    • Lift the battery up and out from the frame of the laptop.

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  2. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Hinge Cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Hinge Cover: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the back of the hinge cover on the left and right sides of the computer.

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  3. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hinge cover.

    • The hinge cover is connected to the motherboard by a ribbon cable. To prevent damage, lift hinge cover slowly.

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  4. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the tweezers to disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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  5. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • With the tweezers detach hinge cover cables from the motherboard.

    • Remove hinge cover.

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  6. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Lift keyboard enough to show the ribbon cable.

    • The keyboard has a ribbon cable attached to the motherboard. Lift keyboard carefully to prevent damage.

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  7. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to release the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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  8. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, PCI Adapter: step 8, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, PCI Adapter: step 8, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, PCI Adapter: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Push the secure clips outward.

    • The Adapter should pop up.

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  10. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to remove the wires from the Adapter.

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  11. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Take out the Adapter and carefully pull the wires out from the metal casing.

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  12. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Philips head #0 to remove the 5mm screws.

    • Use a Philips head #00 to remove the 4mm screws.

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  13. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the plastic frame from the base to expose the ribbon attached to the motherboard.

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  14. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ribbon from the motherboard with a pair of tweezers.

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  15. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Use a 5mm nut driver to unscrew the nuts.

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  16. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the ribbon tab up and off the motherboard.

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  17. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the metal plate covering the motherboard.

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  18. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3.5mm screws with a Philips head #0.

    • Remove the metal bracket and other pieces that rely on it for structure.

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  19. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Pinch your fingers around the base of the connector and pull it out.

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  20. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the motherboard off the plastic base.

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  21. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 20, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 20, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 20, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Philips head size #0 remove the 3mm screw on the back of the motherboard.

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  22. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 3 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Using tweezers detach the cable from the motherboard.

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  23. Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 2 Fujitsu Lifebook S6120 Fan Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 2

    • The fan can now be removed from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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