Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the fan on your Lenovo ThinkPad E540 laptop.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Push the battery release switches away from each other.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the battery.
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1. Step 3 Disassembly of the Back Panel
  Remove the three 1.2mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom panel.
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3. Step 4
  Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the bottom panel.
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1. Step 5 Fan
  Heatsink and fan are connected. You have to remove both at the same time.
  
  The heatsink and fan are found on the right side.
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2. Step 6
  Remove the two 1mm Phillips #0 screws from the fan.
  
  Unscrew the four 2mm Phillips s#0 screws from the heatsink.
  
  The screws on the heatsink will stay attached to it.
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3. Step 7
  To remove the heatsink and fan, pull the fan upwards and towards the center.
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Conclusion

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

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