HP ProBook 440 G9 Fan Replacement

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HP ProBook 440 G9 Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

10 - 25 minutes

Introduction

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    • Use Phillips #01 screwdriver to unscrew all 6 threaded screws.

    • Do not remove screws from bottom cover as they are intended to stay attached to the bottom cover.

    • Use guitar pick tool to unclip the back cover all around the edges starting from the top.

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    • Remove all 4 screws from the battery.

    • Disconnect the Battery Connector from the motherboard using the side tabs on the connector.

    • Possible spark may occur at the Battery Connector port if laptop is not fully powered off when replacing the laptop battery.

    • Remove the battery from the laptop.

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    • Use Phillips #01 screwdriver to remove the 3 fan screws.

    • Unplug the fan connection from the motherboard.

    • Unlatch the Display cable from the motherboard.

    • Remove the cable from the motherboard and remove the display cable from the fan.

    • Display connector plastic head can be easily damaged. Use plastic tools or handle the connector from the black fabric end to remove connector from the motherboard.

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    • Remove display connector from motherboard and remove the cable from the fan clips.

    • Lift the fan assembly from the bottom and slide the fan towards yourself.

    • Slide fan off the heat pipe and fins being careful not to bend or damage them.

    • The top of the fan assembly is very sharp. Handle the fan assembly on the lower half only.

Conclusion

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

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