How To Replace A Broken Fan

Last week, we learned how to fix a laptop fan. This week we are going to learn how to replace a broken fan. Laptops do generate a lot of heat when used, and one way to coll them down is through the laptop fan. This fan expels the warm air generated by the laptop's processor and also generates cooler air inside.Because of the huge role the laptop fan plays in the life of your fan it's absolutely crucial that the moment it breaks you repair it immediately. Failure to repair  the laptop fan could cause your laptop to freeze, shut down, or be irreparably damaged. here is how to replace a broken laptop fan.


Turn off Your Laptop 
As usual turn off your laptop and unplug it. You then go on reemove the battery, CD/DVD drive, and hard drive. Next  use a screwdriver to remove the screw holding cover and then pull out the hard drive sled.Tur After pulling  the laptop over and remove the laptop screws holding the keyboard.   Now flip the laptop over, open it, and lift the keyboard out. And then  unplug the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

Remove The Screws
Next, remove the screws holding the bezel and keyboard palm rest.  Then carefully remove the plastic on the sides, then lift the bezel and palm rest out. Now unplug the old laptop fan and  remove the screws holding the heatsink and laptop fan. You then  remove the entire unit from the laptop.If there is any residue at the bottom of the heatsink and CPU, remove it. Now apply a thin layer of  thermal compound on the CPU and replace the heat sink and laptop fanReplace the screws, plug the laptop fan in and then reassemble the laptop. Finally plug the laptop in and turn it on..You should hear your new laptop fan blowing air to all the vents.

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That's a wrap on How "To Replace A Broken Fan". I hope the above suggestions make your quest to fix your laptop fan a breeze.

     
Till then take care

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