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Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will provide instructions on how to replace the internal fan of your Lenovo IdeaPad U450.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off and unplug your laptop to prevent the risk of electrocution.

    • Turn your laptop over so that the bottom is face up.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • On the top left of the laptop there is a switch. Make sure it's pushed in the unlocked position.

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  3. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the switch collinear with the last one and move the switch to an unlocked position.

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    • Remove the unlocked battery.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement, Top Panel: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop over so that the bottom is facing up.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all 7mm phillips head screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Turn the laptop over again and open the laptop.

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  9. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift up the top panel utilizing the hole where the battery would be.

    • Keyboard ribbon cable is still connected. Flip the ZIF connector up and remove the ribbon cable.

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  10. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect any wires that are connected to the top panel from the bottom of the laptop.

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  11. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the bundled fan connector from the motherboard.

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  12. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew all screws that hold the fan down using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  13. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Fan Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the fan from the slot.

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Conclusion

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

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