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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning, HDD Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning, HDD Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning, HDD Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Switch-off the Laptop and remove the battery.

    • The HDD/Memory Cover is held by 3x Phillips screws. Remove them.

    • Remove the Cover.

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning, Fan / Cooling System: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning, Fan / Cooling System: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning, Fan / Cooling System: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the Fan cable.

    • Remove the 2x screws from the Fan module.

    • Unscrew 4x screws around the processor.

    • Carefully lift the Cooling System.

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    • Use a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean the old thermal compound.

    • If the thermal compound is solidified, you can use a flat end of any plastic tool to scrape it off.

    • Separate the Fan from the Heat-sink.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Fan / Cooling System Replacement / Cleaning: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a soft anti static brush and clean the Heat-sink on the inside.

    • Before installing a new Cooling System or reinstalling the old one, you must clean the processor from the old thermal compound and put a new one.

Conclusion

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

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Very, very well done video on this guide for the Lenovo Thinkpad e530 laptop.

My compliments to the author of this guide.

James Harnsberger - Reply

will i need thermal paste to do this?

dErpyto3z Eeee - Reply

thanks its clear

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