Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Fan Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide if you need to replace the fan in your Lenovo Thinkpad T560 laptop (model 43025).

The fan blows air inside the laptop to cool off several internal components. If the fan is too dirty or some parts of the fan have worn out, then the fan will not blow air efficiently, which will cause your laptop to overheat. Removing and/or replacing the fan may be necessary if your laptop is overheating or if the fan is noisy.

For troubleshooting information related to your laptop overheating, go to the troubleshooting page.

Before replacing the fan, make sure to turn off your laptop and disconnect from the power adapter.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

Lenovo ThinkPad T560 Fan Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

Before you begin this guide, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down the device and disconnect from any external power sources.
The external battery should be removed prior to back panel disassembly however this device doesn't have one so we aren't able to show the process.
Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the eight 7 mm screws holding the back panel to the T560.

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Step 2

Use the iFixit opening tool to pry the back panel off your T560.
Work your way around the perimeter of the device to undo the clips and detach the back panel.

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