Introduction
The CHUWI GemiBook XPro may have overheating issues which may cause damage to the CPU and other components which could be caused by a defective fan. This step-by-step guide can be immediately followed after the Battery Replacement Guide regarding opening up this device. The tools required for this guide are the Spudger and a Philips 1 screwdriver. Please refer to our Fan Troubleshooting page for an extended list of symptoms and alternative solutions.
What you need
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Orient the device to where you can see the bottom of the case.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the twelve 5.6 mm screws that secure the lower case.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the lower case and the chassis.
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Pry along the entire perimeter of the laptop until the lower case fully releases.
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Lift the lower case up and off of the chassis.
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Use two opening tools or your fingernails to carefully "walk" the battery connector out of its socket.
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Unseat the speaker wires and antenna wire from their retaining hooks on the battery with a halberd spudger.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 4.3 mm screws that secure the battery.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 4.2 mm screws that secure the fan.
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Gently lift the fan out of the chassis, with care not to strain the connected wire.
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Gently remove the fan cable from under other wires and fully remove the fan.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Where did you get the replacement fan ? I'm unable to find one with the long wire connector
