HP Omen 15-CE0XX Fan Replacement

ID: 157629

Description: This guide will walk you through the process of...

Steps:

1. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eight 5.5 mm screws from the bottom cover.
2. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 10 (?) mm screws from the bottom cover.

3. Use a plastic opening tool to gently separate the bottom cover from the main chassis, and pull the cover upwards.

4. Unscrew the four 5.5 mm screws that connect the battery to the main system, and gently detach the battery.
5. While removing, make sure to avoid pulling the battery straight out. Instead gently lift the lower half of the battery and slide it away from the motherboard in an away and upwards motion.

6. Remove the trunk outlet for the replacement fan. This is done by unscrewing the three 5.5mm screws on the trunk outlet and then sliding it outwards to remove.

7. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the five 5.5 mm screws that secure the bracket to the frame.
8. After all screws are loose, gently lift the bracket upwards.
9. Be careful with the power cable sitting right under this bracket. You might have to move the cable around gently to get the bracket out

10. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard using a plastic opening/ pry tool.
11. Do not use too much force while pulling the fan cable as it may break. If required, you may use a secondary plastic opening/pry tool for support.

12. Carefully pull the fan out, clean the dust if required.
13. Finally, you can now replace the faulty fan with the new fan by following the above steps in reverse order.