Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
3
Time Required
10 - 15 minutes
Sections
1
- Fan
- 3 steps
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Step 1
Fan
- With the computer off, turn it over onto a flat surface.
- Remove the battery by sliding the battery lock.
- Remove the 10 screws.
With the computer off, turn it over onto a flat surface.
Remove the battery by sliding the battery lock.
Remove the 10 screws.
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Step 2
- Flip the computer back over and use the iFixit tool in order to pry the keyboard from the bottom of the computer.
- Once off you will be able to see the fan.
Flip the computer back over and use the iFixit tool in order to pry the keyboard from the bottom of the computer.
Once off you will be able to see the fan.
Step 3
- Remove the two screws on either side of the fan.
- Unplug the wire that is connected to the fan.
- Remove the fan
Remove the two screws on either side of the fan.
Unplug the wire that is connected to the fan.
Remove the fan
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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