Skip to main content

MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement

What you need

  1. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Power off the laptop and turn it over.

  2. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Release the safety latches that hold the battery in place. The left latch will stay moved up, while the right side is spring activated and will have to be held.

  3. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • While holding up the left latch, use a Jimmy and slide the old battery out of its compartment.

  4. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove all twelve 4 mm Phillips #0 screws from the back of the laptop.

    • Remove the back cover.

  5. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the rubber spacer holding the hard drive secure.

  6. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the hard drive to the left, removing it from its bay.

  7. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement, Cooling Fan: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 3 mm screw holding the cooling fan in place with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  8. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the cable supplying power to the fan.

  9. MSI GT70 MS-1763 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the fan by lifting straight up.

Conclusion

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

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 8

All Time: 1,152