Acer Nitro 5 AN515-44-R70B Fan Replacement

ID: 169723

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

Steps:

1. Make sure the laptop is off and unplugged before beginning the fan replacement
2. Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom is facing up.

3. Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eleven M2.5x6.0 size screws holding the back cover in place.

4. Carefully remove the back shell from the device.
5. Do not be too forceful as you could damage the shell.

6. For extra caution slide out the battery cable from its connector using your fingers.

7. Using your fingers, slide out the two fan cables from their connectors.

8. Remove the gaffer tape next to the fan.

9. Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four M2.5x6.0 size screws holding the fan assembly in place.
10. You can now remove the old fans and replace them with new ones.