Asus ROG G750JH-DB71 Fan Replacement

Written By: James Mills
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Asus ROG G750JH-DB71 Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

13

Time Required

45 minutes

Introduction

This guide covers how to replace the fan for the Asus ROG G750JH-DB71.

The fan provides cooling for all the internal components. After long term use of the laptop the components start to heat up. The fan will turn on a remove heat from inside the laptop. If your laptop is experiencing overheating after extended use, consider replacing the fan.

Before replacing the fan, inspect it, look to see if there's any buildup of dust or debris keeping the fan from working. If this is the case clean the fan with a cloth, cotton swab, or whatever you prefer. Make sure to also check the vents on the exterior of the laptop for any dust or debris.

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    • Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before beginning.

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom case is facing up.

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    • Push the switch near the front of the laptop to release the battery from the computer.

    • Pull the battery out and away from the center of the computer.

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    • Use a spudger or your finger to lift up the plastic cover on the bottom of the laptop.

    • Under the plastic cover is a captive screw; unscrew it using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the cover.

    • If your goal is to replace/remove only the hard drive, you don't have to complete the following disassembly steps and can go on to the hard drive replacement guide.

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    • Remove the hard drive by unscrewing the 4.4 mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • Remove all of the plastic caps around the edges using a spudger. Remove the screws underneath the caps.

    • There is one 13 mm Phillips #00 screw and six 8 mm Phillips #00 screws.

    • Remove the remaining screws underneath the cover.

    • There are six 8 mm Phillips #00 screws and three 1 mm Phillips #00 screws.

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    • You will find a metal tab holding the disc drive in place. Push on the tab with a spudger to remove the disc drive. It is located below a previously removed screw.

    • Do not pull the disc drive out from the side before pushing the metal tab as it will only damage the cover.

    • Remove the three 4 mm Phillips #00 screws that were previously covered by the disc drive.

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    • The back cover can be taken off by hand.

    • Disconnect the speaker cables.

    • Remove two 8 mm Phillips #00 screws on each corner.

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    • Pry the keyboard gently using a spudger.

    • Make sure to unhook the cables and wires from the keyboard gently in Picture 3.

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    • Now you can pull the keyboard off but make sure to do so carefully without damaging or scuffing any components.

    • Pull up and out at an angle to avoid damaging the internals of the laptop.

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    • Remove the Data and Wi-fi cables from the sockets shown.

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    • Slowly close the lid and turn the device around.

    • Remove the 6 screws (3 on each side) from the edges of the device. (8mm Phillips 00)

    • Remove the Webcam cable.

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    • Carefully lift the lid away from the rest of the device.

    • There may be tape covering the fans or other components. Remove it slowly as to not damage anything.

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    • Remove the three screws surrounding each fan shown along with the ribbon cables connecting them to the motherboard. (4mm Phillips 00)

    • Remove the USB port board blocking the rightmost fan.

    • Remove the fans from the board.

Conclusion

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

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