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ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement

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  1. ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 1 of 3 ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 2 of 3 ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Make sure to switch off your laptop before starting.

    • Place the laptop on a flat surface with the bottom side facing upwards.

    • Using the Phillips #1 Screwdriver, remove the four 4mm screws in the back panel.

    • Using both hands, slide the back panel away from the laptop horizontally.

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  2. ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, remove the ten 2mm screws at the marked locations.

    • At this point, it is advised to disconnect the hard drive from the motherboard.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, open the back cover of the laptop.

    • It is recommended that you start from a corner and run the tool along the edge of the cover.

    • Be careful not to bend or crack the cover.

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  4. ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the three ribbon connectors.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, flip up all three gray tabs and remove the ribbon connectors from the motherboard.

    • Once the tabs are released, the ribbons will be easy to remove. Do not pull on the ribbons.

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  5. ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, remove the nine 2mm screws at the marked locations.

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  6. ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the WLAN Card from the motherboard by pulling the connector upwards.

    • Disconnect the optical drive from the motherboard by sliding it to the right.

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    Tool used on this step:
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    • Flip the motherboard to show the underside.

    • Locate the square fan connection attached to the motherboard.

    • Disconnect it using the tweezers (blunt).

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  8. ASUS X550LB-DS71 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the black tape from the fan as seen in the marked location.

    • At this point, the fan is now disconnected from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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my mouse of laptop not working pls guide to repaire

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