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Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Fan Replacement

What you need

  1. Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Fan Replacement, Back: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Fan Replacement, Back: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove all twelve 6 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Apply a lot of pressure to prevent the screws from stripping.

    • Make sure to turn off the computer first!

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    • Gently pull the back cover off the laptop. It should come off easily.

  3. Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the three 3.5 mm screws from the fan with a Philips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Pull the wire tabs up one at a time to separate them from the motherboard.

    • Do not pull too hard on the wire tabs. It may damage the connection between the wires and motherboard.

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    • Remove the black and white antenna cables from the wireless card.

    • Do not pull too hard on the antenna cables, as it might damage the connection to the wireless card.

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    • Lift up the fan slightly.

    • Gather the antenna cables(black and white) and speaker wires (red, black, blue, and white). Carefully move them away from the fan.

  7. Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Fan Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the fan off of the laptop.

Conclusion

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

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