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Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement

Introduction

Is your computer getting too hot and randomly powering down? Try replacing your fan by following these steps.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the indicated nine M2 x 6 mm nylon-coated screws using a Phillips head screwdriver.

    • The screws do not come all the way out. Do not force them out.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • After removing all of the screws, gently lift up on all covers to remove the back plate and reveal the interior of the device.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all 7 screws.

    • One of the screws is behind a black piece of the plastic.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of the spudger to push the connector out of its socket .

    • Do not use the wire to pull the connector out!

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • There is a wire looped around the fan. Use the spudger to pull the wires out of the loop.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently peel back a piece of tape in the bottom left corner of the fan.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 20FY Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift out the fan.

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Conclusion

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

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