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Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows you how to replace the Lenovo Yoga 720 15-IKB (88YG7000828‎) fan. This laptop is very similar to the Lenovo Yoga 720 13-inch , the Yoga 710, and the Yoga 730. The fan replacement for all of these models will be similar. A faulty fan can cause the laptop to overheat, slowing down performance. These symptoms are further explained on the troubleshooting page. The thermal paste is located underneath the fan. Refer to this guide if you would like to replace the thermal paste.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Power off the device before starting.

    • Flip the device over with the hinges facing away from you.

    • Remove seven 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws.

    • Remove three 9.5 mm Torx T5 screws.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry around the edges from one side to another with a plastic opening tool.

    • Do not pry on the side with the hinges because this can break the cover.

    • Lift the case from the front until you feel resistance.

    • Do not keep lifting after you feel resistance, or the bottom cover can break.

    • Pull the cover towards you, away from the hinges.

    • Completely lift off the cover.

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  4. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 5.2mm Torx T5 screws holding the fan in place.

    • Remove the five 5.0mm Torx T5 screws holding the fan in place.

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  5. Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB Fan Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the two fan wire connectors.

    • Firmly pull the connector out horizontally away from the socket.

    • Carefully lift the fan up and out.

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Conclusion

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

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