Introduction
If the Lenovo ThinkPad L490 is overheating too much, this usually means that you need to replace the Lenovo ThinkPad L490's battery.
For this guide, you will need the Spudger and the Phillips #0 screwdriver. This guide does not have any difficult steps other than disconnecting the connectors carefully.
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Lay the laptop down with the lower case facing up.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove eight 3 mm screws that secure the lower case.
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Use your fingernails to gently "walk" the fan connector directly out of its motherboard socket.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four M2 x 2.5 mm screws that secure the heatsink.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
