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HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement

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  1. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Lay the device face down to begin.

  2. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the release mechanism to the left to release the battery.

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    • Remove the battery.

  4. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #1, remove the 8 10.6mm screws.

    • Also using a Phillips #1, remove the 8.6mm screw.

  5. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the center panel down to remove it.

  6. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #1, remove the 3.5mm screw.

    • Our computer did not come with a hard drive so you should have one in the empty hole. We have marked where we believe the screws will be in orange.

    • Using a Phillips #1, remove the four 10.6mm screws.

  7. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the disk drive out to remove it.

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    • Using a Phillips #1, remove the two 2.4mm screws.

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    • Flip the black tab up on the clamp that holds the ribbon cable in place.

    • Pull the cable back with your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

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    • Flip the computer back over

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the keyboard up .

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    • Carefully lift the keyboard up.

    • Flip up the black tab holding the large ribbon cable down.

    • Push both sides of the small white tab forward to release the small ribbon cable.

    • Pull both the cables out to remove them.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • Flip the small white tab up to release the ribbon cable.

    • Pull to remove.

    • Repeat the same steps for the other cable.

  13. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #1, remove the four 5.6mm silver screws.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the face plate off the rest of the frame.

    • Once you pry all of the snaps up lift the face plate off.

  15. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement, Fan: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #1, remove the two 10.6 mm screws.

    • Gently pull back on on the cable to unplug it.

  16. HP Envy M6-1205DX Fan Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the fan out to remove it.

Conclusion

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

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