ASUS X42J Laptop Fan Replacement

Using a Spudger, gently pry up the keyboard.

Rotate the keyboard to face downward.

Pull out the blue wiring connection. Use tweezers to make it easier to remove.

Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two screws on the back of the laptop.

Slide the disk drive out of the device.

Remove all screws located on the bottom plate of the laptop, beginning with the three located underneath the disc drive.

Rotate the laptop until it is sitting face up and extract all screws exposed by removing the keyboard.

Pull up on the front panel using the spudger until the front panel separates from the bottom panel.

Unscrew and remove the marked screws.

Separate the connectors.

Remove the motherboard from the device.

Unscrew the six screws using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

Unplug the fan's wires from the motherboard.

Remove the fan from the motherboard.