Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
13
Time Required
20 minutes
Sections
3
- Keyboard
- 6 steps
- Motherboard
- 4 steps
- Fan
- 3 steps
Flags
1
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Keyboard
- Turn computer off before starting.
- Turn computer over and begin removing noticeable 8mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Turn computer off before starting.
Turn computer over and begin removing noticeable 8mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Step 2
- Some screws may be hidden under a screw cover.
- Simply use a metal spudger to pop off the screw cover to unveil the hidden 8mm screw.
- Screw cover may fly when removing.
Some screws may be hidden under a screw cover.
Simply use a metal spudger to pop off the screw cover to unveil the hidden 8mm screw.
Screw cover may fly when removing.
Step 3
- Once screws are removed you may now remove the optical drive.
- Remove the hidden 3mm screw in the optical drive port.
Once screws are removed you may now remove the optical drive.
Remove the hidden 3mm screw in the optical drive port.
Step 4
- Remove the rubberized feet located on the left and right shoulder of the computer to uncover hidden 8mm screws.
- Popping noises are normal.
- The shoulder caps are removable. Underneath there are 2 additional screws.
Remove the rubberized feet located on the left and right shoulder of the computer to uncover hidden 8mm screws.
Popping noises are normal.
The shoulder caps are removable. Underneath there are 2 additional screws.
Step 5
- Flip computer over and wedge metal spudger along the computer to pop off keyboard panel
Flip computer over and wedge metal spudger along the computer to pop off keyboard panel
Step 6
- Unclip wires connected to the motherboard and remove keyboard from the device.
- 17 screws should be removed up to this point.
Unclip wires connected to the motherboard and remove keyboard from the device.
17 screws should be removed up to this point.
Step 7
Motherboard
- Remove screws from the motherboard.
- 11 screws should be removed from the motherboard
Remove screws from the motherboard.
11 screws should be removed from the motherboard
Step 8
- Unclamp wire strips from motherboard.
Unclamp wire strips from motherboard.
Step 9
- Detach by lifting the motherboard up and flip the motherboard over.
Detach by lifting the motherboard up and flip the motherboard over.
Step 10
- Unclip wifi card for further procedures
Unclip wifi card for further procedures
Step 11
Fan
- Remove the fan cable from the connector that connects to the motherboard.
- Pull straight out to avoid damage to connectors.
Remove the fan cable from the connector that connects to the motherboard.
Pull straight out to avoid damage to connectors.
Step 12
- Remove all three screws that hold the fan to the system board
Remove all three screws that hold the fan to the system board
Step 13
- Lift and remove the fan from the top cover.
Lift and remove the fan from the top cover.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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