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Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement

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  1. Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Safely flip the device upside down and use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 3 screws at the bottom of the device which are circled.

  2. Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide, do not lift, the bottom panel off once the 3 screws are off.

  3. Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the fan in the upper right corner above the orange bar and appears as a silver semicircle.

  4. Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 3 screws attaching the fan to the device.

  5. Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Once the screws are removed slowly lift the fan out, there will be a thin wire connected to the device and fan still, Firmly grasp the white end of the wire where the wire splits into 2 and pull it out.

  6. Lenovo IdeaPad G50-45 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • The fan should be removed now and appear as so.

Conclusion

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

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