Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show users how to replace their heat sink and fan on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen, Type 20K3-S0DQ00 S/N PF-0VPYSA 1710. The fan and heat sink work together to keep the laptop cool. Replacing this could help with overheating issues the user is experiencing. The device should be powered off while working on the device. This guide can take some time to complete so be sure to keep that in mind when working on the device.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop on to its back.

    Edit

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove five 1.2 mm screws from the back cover of the laptop.

    Edit

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover using the opening tool, leaving the laptop back exposed.

    • Use the opening tool to pry the edge and work your way around the perimeter.

    • Careful to undo the clips before removing the back cover.

    Edit

  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement, Fan and Heat Sink: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement, Fan and Heat Sink: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement, Fan and Heat Sink: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove all five 1 mm screws holding the fan and heat sink down.

    Edit

  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Fan and Heat Sink Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pick up the fan and heat sink and carefully and remove it.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

One other person completed this guide.

Author

with 3 other contributors

Diego Garcia reyes

Member since: 09/01/21

493 Reputation

5 Guides authored

Badges: 12

+9 more badges

Team

Gateway, Team 1-3, Saknee Fall 2021 Member of Gateway, Team 1-3, Saknee Fall 2021

GCC-SAKNEE-F21S1G3

4 Members

15 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 2

Past 7 Days: 14

Past 30 Days: 67

All Time: 1,851