Acer Nitro 5 An515 53 52Fa Fan Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

                          30 - 55 minutes            

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Introduction

The fan is the cooling unit of the laptop, without the fans the laptop would not cool and overheat. A broken fan can make uncommon noises, and ruin the performance of the laptop. Dirt or dust could get lodged into the fan forcing them to stop and overheat the laptop. The Old fans of the laptop can easily be recycled after.

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Step 1

              Fan               

• Before starting the replacement, make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged.
• Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom is facing up

Before starting the replacement, make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged.

Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom is facing up

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Step 2

• Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the sixteen 9 mm screws holding the back cover in place.

Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the sixteen 9 mm screws holding the back cover in place.

Step 3

• Use a plastic opening pick to work your way around the edges to remove the bottom case carefully.
• Do not try to put too much force on the shell off as you may damage it.
• Removing the backshell of the laptop will reveal the inside of it.
• The fan of the laptop is located on the top left of the laptop.

Use a plastic opening pick to work your way around the edges to remove the bottom case carefully.

Do not try to put too much force on the shell off as you may damage it.

Removing the backshell of the laptop will reveal the inside of it.

The fan of the laptop is located on the top left of the laptop.

Step 4

• Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 9 mm screws securing the fans.

Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 9 mm screws securing the fans.

Step 5

• Unplug the connectors before taking the fan out.

Unplug the connectors before taking the fan out.

Step 6

• Gently remove the fans from the adhesive strip.

Gently remove the fans from the adhesive strip.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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