Introduction
Is your Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 overheating or crashing? A cooling fan malfunction could be what's causing it. Replacing the cooling fan is a quick and easy solution that could offer immediate results. Use this guide to remove and replace it. Before starting make sure your laptop is powered down and disconnected from any power sources.
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Remove the five 8 mm screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.
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Remove the four 5 mm screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.
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Use a small suction cup to pull open the back case at the two hinge cutouts.
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Gently, use the plastic opening tool around the edges of the laptop to pry up the rest of the back panel.
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Rotate the device 90 degrees.
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Gently lift up on the battery and use a spudger to disconnect the battery connector.
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Remove the four 2 mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the three 5 mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
