Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB Heat Sink Replacement

ID: 130491

Description: This guide describes the process for replacing...

Steps:

1. Power off the laptop and place it facedown on a non-scratching surface.
2. Remove the nine T5 screws fastening the back case.

3. Slide a plastic opening tool underneath the back case near the screen hinges. Gently pry up on either side.
4. Slide the opening tool underneath the back case next to the middle screw hole at either side of the case. Gently pry up.
5. You may hear popping sounds as the tabs securing the case release. This is normal. If the case does not move, try prying at a different angle/position.

6. Remove the back case by pulling up near the screen hinges and lifting diagonally away from the laptop.
7. Go slowly to avoid breaking any connecting tabs.

8. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight 2.5mm screws securing the heat sink assembly.

9. Release the fan connector by gently pushing the gray locking tab up using a plastic spudger. Do this for both of the fans.
10. Pull each fan cable straight out of the connector.

11. Remove the heat sink assembly by holding the middle plate and rotating the assembly down towards the back of the motherboard.
12. Pull the heat sink diagonally away from the laptop.