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HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b013cl Cooling Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to disassemble the HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b013cl in order to replace the cooling fan.

What you need

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    • Flip the computer over and move the battery lock switch to the "unlocked" position (marked by an orange lock icon).

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    • Press the switch on the right-hand side of the back of the device towards the center until the gray battery icon is no longer visible. This will eject the battery.

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    • Carefully pull the battery away from the device.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew all nine of the screws from the bottom of the computer.

    • There is a wire connecting the keyboard to the motherboard. Do not pull the keyboard away until you have disconnected the wire.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry up along the edge of the keyboard.

    • There is a wire connecting the keyboard to the motherboard. Do not completely pull the keyboard off until the wire is disconnected.

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    • To disconnect the wire, pry up on the latch connecting it to the motherboard.

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    • Using a plastic or metal spudger, carefully pry apart the palm rest from the rest of the laptop.

    • Be careful when using the metal spudger, as you could damage the internal components if the spudger is inserted too far.

    • Do not completely pull the halves apart yet because there are still wires holding them together.

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    • Disconnect the touch pad wire by flipping the black lever with a plastic spudger.

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    • Unscrew the circuit board underneath the power button.

    • Remove this circuit board by pulling up and away on the plastic tab.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove all the screws and take the metal plate off the mother board.

    • Double sided tape holds the plate down as well as the screws. You will need to apply force to remove the plate.

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    • Remove the three screws holding the cooling fan in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, remove the power cable for the fan.

    • Remove the fan from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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