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Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Cooling Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide will give you the instructions needed to replace the laptop's cooling fan. The fan is needed to keep the laptop from overheating.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Cooling Fan Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Cooling Fan Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 8 screws holding down the back panel using the Phillips screw driver #000.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 9 wafer-head screws, size M2x4mm, using the Phillips screwdriver #000.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the fan's cable using the plastic opening tool.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad S431 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Gently, remove the black and white wires surrounding the fan.

    • The wires will be connected around the fan, you will have to remove them.

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Conclusion

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

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