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HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you remove the fan from an HP EliteBook x360 830 G7. System fans are essential for the proper functioning and cooling of your laptop. However, after several operation cycles, system fans might die and thus will need replacing.  Before you begin, remove the base cover, the battery, and the keyboard.

What you need

  1. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the backplate: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the backplate: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the backplate: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the computer over so that the back is facing up.

    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the three 9 mm screws from the hinge of the device.

    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the two 7 mm screws from the left and right mid-section of the case.

    • Lift the backplate from the computer.

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  2. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Disconnect the bundled cable connector: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a nylon spudger to gently disconnect the battery's bundled cable connector from the motherboard.

    • This bundled cable connector has a tab on each side. Insert the spudger between these tabs and the motherboard's battery connector port and gently push the battery connector out and away from the connector.

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  3. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Peel the copper foil tape: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Peel the copper foil tape: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Peel back both sides of the copper foil tape connected to the battery.

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  5. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the screws: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm screws that secure the battery.

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  6. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • You can now safely remove the battery from the laptop.

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  7. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Display panel cable: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the display panel cable from it's connector on the motherboard.

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  8. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Necessities that help keep the fan in place: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the display panel and the wireless antenna cables from the routing channels. Then, remove the retention tape from the system fan.

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  9. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Loosen the screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the three P1 Phillips (0.4 cm) screws that secure the system fan to the motherboard.

    • These screws are captive.

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  10. HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the fan: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook x360 830 G7 Fan Replacement, Remove the fan: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Once all of the connectors and screws that secure the fan in place have been removed sucessfully, you can safely remove the system fan from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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