Introduction
Use this guide to clean or replace the fan in your HP 15s Laptop PC.
Note: This procedure was written using a model 15-dw3033dx HP 15s Laptop PC, but is fully compatible with any HP 15s Laptop PC whose model number starts with 15-dw.
Still under warranty? Contact HP to learn your warranty status, receive a repair under warranty if eligible, or for further warranty information.
This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.
What you need
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Use an opening pick to peel up an end of the front rubber foot until you can grip it with your fingers.
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Use an opening pick to peel up an end of the rear rubber foot until you can grip it with your fingers.
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Peel the rear foot away from the back cover and remove it.
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The front foot is thicker, with a deeper recess.
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The rear foot is thinner, with a shallower recess.
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If you're reusing the rubber feet, the leftover adhesive should be tacky enough to reuse.
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If the leftover adhesive isn't sticky enough or your replacement feet didn't come with adhesive, you can use double-sided tape such as Tesa Tape to secure the feet.
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To install a foot, remove its adhesive liner, lay the foot into its matching recess, and press down firmly along the entire length of the foot to secure it.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the back cover:
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Five 8.5 mm-long screws
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Two 4.6 mm-long screws
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Insert the flat side of an opening pick into the seam between the top left edge of the back cover and the frame.
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Slide the opening pick down to the bottom left corner to release the clips on the left edge.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 3.4 mm-long screws securing the battery.
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Gently lift the upper edge of the battery to disconnect its socket from the motherboard.
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Remove the battery.
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Use the flat end of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the hinged locking flap on the interconnect cable ZIF connector.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to push on each side of the fan cable connector, alternating sides to "walk" it out of its socket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the single 3.4 mm-long screw securing the fan.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Depending on your region, used HP devices and parts can be returned for reuse or recycling through the HP Planet Partners program.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Depending on your region, used HP devices and parts can be returned for reuse or recycling through the HP Planet Partners program.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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