ASUS Q536F Fan Replacement

ID: 167826

Description: Laptops may need a fan replacement to address...

Steps:

1. Remove ten 2 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
2. Remove the screw in the center using a T4 Torx screwdriver.
3. Use an iFixit opening tool to pry open the back panel.
4. It's normal to hear some cracking, but proceed with caution.

5. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 2 mm fan screws.
6. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 2 mm heatsink screws.
7. Warped Screw
8. Heatsink shown has warped screw, so unable to remove

9. Disconnect white and black antennae cables.
10. Using tweezers for this would be helpful.

11. Disconnect fan cables pulling outwards as shown.

12. Carefully lift heatsink upward using a Ifixit opening tool or Fingers pull fan out from under the heat sink.
13. The fan can be removed without removing the heatsink, although it may be easier to remove.