Acer Chromebook C720 Heat Sink and Cooling Fan Replacement

ID: 122182

Description: Follow these simple steps to remove and replace...

Steps:

1. Operating on your device while it is on, or plugged in may result in electrical shock. Make sure the device is not powered before continuing.
2. Remove the thirteen 6mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
3. Gently pry the back plate off using the plastic opening tool, leveraging the groove along the device's hinge.

4. Remove the four 3mm screws securing the heat sink using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
5. Remove the two 3mm screws securing the fan using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

6. Gently pry the fan module away from the motherboard. After a bit of force, it should pop out of its slot.
7. Carefully unwrap the wires from around the fan.

8. Gently disconnect the fan module from the motherboard.