HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Fan Replacement

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Introduction

This guide requires removal of 3x3mm screws from the fan assembly.

What you need

Step 1 Keyboard and Touchpad

HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Fan Replacement, Keyboard and Touchpad: step 1, image 1 of 2

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Flip the laptop with the base of the laptop is facing you.
Using the #00 screwdriver, unscrew these screws.

Step 2

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Warning! When prying open a laptop it could require some force, but it also has fragile connectors underneath. Use caution so as to avoid breaking these connectors.
Start from the top right corner of the laptop and work clockwise with an iFixit opening tool or spudger to pry the keyboard from the frame of the laptop.

Step 3

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Warning! Handle the flaps and ribbon cables with care to prevent damage.
Gently pull the keyboard in the opposite direction of the screen, so the wires beneath are exposed.
Lift the black flap and pull the blue ribbon gently towards you until it is disconnected.
Lift the white flap and pull the blue ribbon towards you until it is disconnected.

Step 4

Lift keyboard slightly and remove the strip gently to prevent damaging any parts.
The tape has no function other than to keep the wire tucked away.

Step 5

Set aside the detached keyboard.

Step 6 Fan

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Remove the 3 screws around the fan, indicated by red circles in the picture.
Using your fingers or the spudger, disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the motherboard. The connector is indicated by the orange rectangle in the picture.