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Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Push the battery release switches away from each other.

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  2. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery.

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  3. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Disassembly of the Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 1.2mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom panel.

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  5. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the bottom panel.

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  6. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  7. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  8. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • 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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