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Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 Repair Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

The heat sink regulates the temperature of the laptop. If you have a faulty heat sink, this guide will show you how to replace it.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 Repair Heat Sink Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Ensure the device is off and unplugged.

    • Remove the stylus from its port and set aside.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, gently unscrew the eight 1.3 mm Phillips #1 screws until you hear an audible click.

    • The screws will not separate from the bottom cover when loose.

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    • The bottom cover is attached via several plastic clips located around the edges of the bottom cover.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the bottom cover from the laptop.

    • Work the plastic opening tool around the edges of the bottom cover undoing all of the plastic clips, as shown in the picture.

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    • Place your fingers around the edges of the cover and remove it.

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    • Heatsink should be cool to the touch.

    • Using your index fingers, gently remove the fan’s power connection.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 1.3 mm Phillips #1 screws and set them aside.

    • The screws will not separate from the mounting when loose.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 Repair Heat Sink Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using your index finger and thumb, gently pry the cooler from its mountings and remove the assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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Good guide, thank you. Clear and concise with very easy to follow pictures and instruction. As usual, iFixit to the rescue :-)

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