Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Fan Assembly Replacement

ID: 145512

Description: This replacement guide will inform users about...

Steps:

1. To begin, ensure that the device is completely powered off and not connected to an energy supply.
2. Close the device and flip it over to expose the back panel.

3. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.
4. These are captive screws and do not come out completely.

5. Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.
6. Remove the back cover.

7. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws attached to the heat sink until a small pop sound heard.
8. The screws do not come all the way out and remain partially attached to the heat sink.

9. Using the black spudger, gently push out the gray plastic connecter from the plug.

10. Loosen and remove the fan.