Introduction
This guide outlines how to remove the fan of an HP Chromebook x360 14c-ca0053. The fan functions to prevent the device from overheating, but it is fragile and susceptible to damage. If the device is overheating or making a whining sound, the fan likely needs to be replaced.
What you need
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Use tweezers to apply light pressure on the outer sides of the 2 small screw covers located near the bottom of the device.
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Rotate the covers until they pop up out of the screw socket enough to remove them with tweezers.
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Open the tweezers wide enough to fit on each side of motherboard battery connection.
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Pull the connector directly out of its socket.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 3 mm screws that secure the heatsink.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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