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Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement

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  1. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the following ten screws from the bottom case of the laptop:

    • Two 6.5mm Phillips #00 Phillips screws.

    • Four 8.95mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • Four 6.25mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • The screws may be hidden underneath a rubber foot that can be removed with a spudger.

  2. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool to separate the bottom cover from the laptop.

    • Lift the lower cover and pull away from the laptop.

  3. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the eight Phillips #00 screws from the battery:

    • Six 4.65mm screws.

    • Two 4.65mm screws.

  4. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery up and pull it out of the laptop.

  5. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement, Fan: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement, Fan: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement, Fan: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove four (4) screws 4.58mm using PH00 Philips screwdriver.

    • Unscrew five (5) other screws shown with PH00 Phillips screwdriver (these will remain in the frame of the fan)

    • The screw shown in the third picture is tucked underneath some wiring. Simply pull the wire up to expose the screw (shown in image).

  6. Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N26CXB Fan Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the power connector in the center of the fan.

    • This connector should be pulled upwards, not outwards.

    • Remove the fan unit.

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