HP Chromebook 14-q029wm Fan Replacement

Introduction

If your HP Chromebook 14-q029wm has been having overheating problems recently try placing it in a space with better airflow or using compressed air and cleaning it out. If both of these don’t work your computer may have a faulty fan. After you determine if it is a faulty fan follow this guide below to remove and replace it. For more troubleshooting advice click here. This guide will walk you through how to take apart your HP Chromebook 14-q029wm safely and install a new fan. Make sure the power is completely off and no external power is plugged in.

What you need

Step 1 Keyboard

HP Chromebook 14-q029wm Fan Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

Remove nine 5mm Phillips #0 screws from the back case.
Remove the rubber caps using a spudger.
Remove the four remaining 5mm Phillips #0 screws.

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Step 2

Use an opening tool to unclip the bottom plastic covering of the laptop.
Go around the sides of the laptop until the bottom unclips completely and comes off of the laptop.
Be careful not to break the plastic clips.

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Step 3

Once the bottom is completely unclipped, remove the covering slowly so you do not pull and rip the wires.
There is a little black lever that you have to pull in order to remove the wires. They are found on top of where the wires are connected.
Remove the larger wire first.
Then remove the smaller wire.
It is better to use a pair of tweezers for accuracy
From there the keyboard should completely come off.