Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15ADA05 Fan Replacement

ID: 172153

Description: Use this guide to replace the facility fan in...

Steps:

1. Remove the six 5 mm screws located at the top half of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
2. Remove the four 2.5 mm screws located at the bottom of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

3. Insert the opening pick between the base plate and the bottom of the laptop and pry the clips loose around the edge until the base pops off.

4. Remove the two M2 x 3.30mm screws using the #0 screw head, then remove the one M2 x 5mm screw using the #0 screw head.

5. Disconnect the black and white antenna cables from the wireless card using the opening tool.

6. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard using the opening tool.

7. Unwrap the cord from the three clips, then remove the fan.
8. To remove the cords, push them through the small gap shown by the arrow.