Lenovo IdeaPad 110-17IKB Fan Replacement

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Lenovo IdeaPad 110-17IKB Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

Verify whether the laptop makes a whirring sound when it is turned on in case it starts to overheat. If the laptop is silent, it can experience a thermal cool down, which is indicative of a malfunctioning cooling fan. You can replace the cooling fan by following the instructions in this article.

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    • First, before you do anything, make sure the computer has been turned off and unplugged.

    • Place the the computer bottom facing up. Unscrew the eleven 6 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Use an opening tool to gently disconnect the clips on the side of the back panel.

    • DO NOT try to force open the panel, as this may cause damage to it.

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    • Pry out the optical drive opposite of the laptop.

    • Since the screws have already been removed, you will not need to worry about any more screws on the optical drive.

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    • Release the remaining clasp and remove the lower case.

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    • Unscrew the four 6 mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the fan.

    • Push the white fan connector directly out of its port using tweezers or a pry tool.

    • Lift the fan up and out of the chassis.

Conclusion

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

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