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HP 15-ac121dx Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the broken fan in your HP 15-ac121dx laptop to prevent the device from overheating.

What you need

  1. HP 15-ac121dx Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all external devices from the computer.

    • Remove the charging cord from the computer.

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  2. HP 15-ac121dx Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the computer by holding the power button.

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    • To remove the battery, slide the left slider on the back to the unlocked position.

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    • Push the right slider inwards.

    • Remove the battery out by pulling straight out and to the right.

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    • Locate the CD Compartment panel and gently slide it out.

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  7. HP 15-ac121dx Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back of the laptop by unscrewing the screws shown.

    • Also remove the other 5 Phillips screws lining the back cover.

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    • Using the prying tool, wedge it underneath the back of the laptop and do the same all around until the back comes off.

    • Dont forget to unscrew 2 screws under 2 plastic tabs (one on each hing). The lid will not come off without them being removed!

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    • Locate the Fan as shown.

    • Pull out the black cable, with four wires attached from its port.

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    • Pull out the white cable wire from its port.

    • Unscrew the two black Phillips screws holding in the fan.

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    • Remove fan.

    • Unscrew the two screws holding in the fan.

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Conclusion

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

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