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HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement

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  1. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Power off your laptop before beginning disassembly.

    • Pry off the 2 rear rubber pads (closest to the laptop hinge) using the plastic opening tool to reveal two screws.

    • Remove the 2 anti-tamper proof covers using the spudger to reveal two screws.

  2. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the fourteen 7mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver from the bottom of the laptop.

  3. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Turn the device right side up and open the lid.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool in between the keyboard plate and the base of laptop.

    • Run the tool along seem, prying up as you go.

    • Separate the keyboard plate from the base, lifting from the front.

  4. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • There are 3 ribbon cables (black, white, and copper color) connecting the computer to the keyboard plate. Disconnect the 3 ribbon cables using the plastic opening tool by prying up the latches holding each cable in place.

    • Remove the keyboard plate from the device.

  5. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the thick white ribbon cable covering the battery using the plastic opening tool by prying up the latches attaching each end.

  6. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 4mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  7. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

    • There may be tamper-proof tape holding the battery in place. Remove the tape if present.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

  8. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement, Fan: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 4mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver from the device fan.

  9. HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 HP Envy x360 15-u473cl Fan Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the fan from the motherboard using the spudger.

    • Remove the fan from the device.

Conclusion

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

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