Framework Laptop 16" Expansion Bay Fan Replacement

ID: 169787

Description: Use this guide to replace one or both expansion...

Steps:

1. Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.
2. If your repair requires a spudger, a T5 Torx, or a Phillips screwdriver, you can use the included Framework screwdriver. Whichever works best for you!

3. Use your fingernail to pull out the two Input Module latches and unlock them.
4. The latch will show red if it's unlocked.

5. Use your fingers to slide the touchpad spacer toward the bottom edge of the laptop and unclip it.
6. If you're having trouble, check if the corresponding Input Module latch is properly unlocked.
7. Lift the touchpad spacer off the laptop and remove it.

8. Repeat the same procedure for the other touchpad spacer.

9. Use your fingers to slide the touchpad toward the bottom edge of the laptop and disconnect it.
10. If you're having trouble, check if the Input Module latches are properly unlocked.
11. Lift the touchpad and remove it.
12. During reassembly, perform the following:
13. Place the touchpad flat on its cutout so its clips are properly aligned.
14. Press the touchpad down and slide it into place so it lines up evenly with the bottom edge of the laptop.

15. The keyboard is held in place with strong magnets. Apply gradually increasing force to avoid having the keyboard violently eject.
16. Grip the two pull tabs along the bottom of the keyboard.
17. Lift the pull tabs until the keyboard magnets release.
18. Remove the keyboard.
19. During reassembly, make sure the keyboard is seated properly on its alignment pegs and sits evenly with the edges of the laptop.

20. The numpad is held in place with strong magnets. Apply gradually increasing force to avoid having the numpad violently eject.
21. Grip the pull tab at the bottom of the numpad.
22. Lift the pull tab until the numpad magnets release.
23. Remove the numpad.
24. During reassembly, make sure the numpad is seated properly on its alignment pegs and sits flush with the edges of the laptop.

25. Lift the interposer door by its black pull tab and let it rest upright.

26. If you have the graphics module installed, your interposer will have four screws. Otherwise, you'll have three screws.
27. Lift the pull tab on the interposer and let it rest vertically to access all of its screws.
28. Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws securing the interposer.
29. If you have the graphics module, use a T5 Torx screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws securing the interposer.

30. Lift the interposer by its pull tab and remove it.

31. Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws securing the expansion bay.
32. Close the interposer door before continuing.

33. Close your laptop and flip it over.
34. Slide the expansion bay out of the laptop and remove it.
35. The bay should slide out easily. If you feel any resistance, check that the screws holding it in place are fully loosened.

36. Use the flat end of a spudger, or a clean fingernail, to lift up and release the locking tab on the fan ZIF connector.

37. Use tweezers, or your fingers, to grip the brown pull tab and slide the fan cable straight out of its socket.

38. Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws securing the fan.

39. Use one hand to press the fan cable flat to the module.
40. Use your other hand to pull the fan out of its housing, making sure to thread the cable though its slot.