Asus TUF Gaming FX705G Fan Replacement

ID: 127893

Description: You may need to replace one or both fans in...

Steps:

1. Remove the eleven Phillips #0 screws that secure the back cover.

2. Use the iFixit opening tool to lift the back cover's seam, then insert the spudger parallel to the back cover and lift gently upward.
3. You will hear pops as the back cover releases.

4. Remove the three Phillips #00 screws from the battery housing.

5. Disconnect the wire from the motherboard, and lift the battery from its housing.

6. Remove the five Phillips #00 screws from the fan casings.
7. The left fan has three screws and the right fan has two screws.

8. Unplug the cables that connect the fan to the motherboard.

9. Lift the motherboard to unclip the housing clip on the back of the fan.
10. Remove the fan.