HP Envy x360 15m-bp112dx Fan Replacement

ID: 160503

Description: Use this guide to replace the fan for the HP...

Steps:

1. Power off the laptop before starting the disassembly.
2. Start by facing the device upside down with the hinge facing away from you.
3. Remove the seven 1 mm Phillips screws.

4. Use an opening tool to pry the back panel by pushing the bottom cover upwards.
5. Place the bottom cover away from the laptop.

6. Carefully remove the sata ribbon cable from the hard drive, pulling it out horizontally.
7. To avoid injury, ensure that you disconnect the battery prior to removing any of the cables in the laptop.

8. Remove the hard drive by pulling it out vertically.
9. Remove the plastic casing around the hard drive by peeling it back.

10. Disconnect the ribbon cable by pulling it away horizontally from the hard drive.

11. Carefully peel back the tape connecting the heat sink to the fan assembly.
12. Loosen the four 1 mm Phillips screws retaining the fan assembly.
13. Remove the three 2 mm Phillips screws.

14. Unplug the thin cable connected to the fan, pulling horizontally.
15. Carefully peel back the connected tape.

16. Carefully remove the fan assembly by pulling on it upwards.
17. When reassembling, ensure that you clean off and replace the thermal paste on the fan assembly.