Asus ZenBook UX330U CPU Fan Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If your Asus ZenBook UX330U or UX330UA has issues cooling down your CPU or the fan has stopped working, you may need to replace your CPU fan. Before using this guide, look at the troubleshooting page located here for possible fixes that do not require any disassembly. This guide can be used to remove the CPU fan for the ASUS ZenBook UX330U or UX330UA.
Before beginning any device disassembly, please power off and unplug your device.
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Before starting any device dissasembly, please put on the anti-static bracelet provided by iFixit. Make sure the metal part of the bracelet is touching your skin.
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Remove the alligator clip at the end of the bracelet by simply pulling it off, to reveal the bullet connector.
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Insert the bullet connector into the ground port of an outlet.
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Remove the eight 3.1 mm screws using the T5 Torx screwdriver.
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Remove the longer 5.1 mm screw using the T5 Torx screwdriver.
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Use a Jimmy or a spudger to pry off the two rubber feet that are closest to the hinge.
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Unscrew the two 5.6mm screws that were underneath the rubber feet using the Philips #0 screwdriver bit.
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Press the suction handle on the center of the back cover, and gently lift up.
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Remove the four 2.8mm screws from the motherboard ribbon connector using the Philips #0 screwdriver bit.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Remove the motherboard ribbon connector by pulling up on the metal ends with the blunt nose tweezers.
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Pull back the silver battery connector lock with the blunt nose tweezers. This should slide back and should require minimal force.
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Lift the battery connector vertically using the blunt nose tweezers to remove it from the socket.
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Use the Philips #0 screwdriver bit to remove the 2.7 mm screw holding the fan.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use the blunt nose tweezers to pull out the fan connector from the connector slot labeled 'FAN' on the right-hand mother board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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