Asus Zenbook UX31A Fan Replacement

ID: 149520

Description: This guide will show how to replace the fan of...

Steps:

1. Use a T6 screwdriver to remove the ten 6 mm case screws.
2. The two screws adjacent to the device serial number stamps are longer than the others. These two screws run about 11 mm long.
3. Remove the back cover from the laptop.
4. DO NOT BEND OR PUNCTURE THE BATTERY: Puncturing the battery can result in injury since the battery can catch fire or explode when exposed directly to oxygen

5. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 7 mm screws that secure the battery.

6. Unplug the bundled battery connector from the motherboard by gently pulling the cable up.
7. Make sure you pull the connector directly upwards or you could damage the connector

8. Remove the battery from the laptop by lifting it up and out.

9. Unclip both ZIF connector tabs by lifting the black tab up and away from the connector.
10. Remove the bridge connector.

11. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all seven 6 mm screws that secure the fan and heatsink.

12. Disconnect the fan connector by pulling on it horizontally until it disconnects.
13. Remove the fan.