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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 the four 4.58mm Phillips #00 screws from the cooling system.

    • Unscrew the five Phillips #00 screws from the heatsink.

    • These screws will remain attached to the heatsink.

  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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