HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Before replacing your HP Chromebook 14-SMB fan, consider other methods to improve cooling functions listed on HP's help center: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-B...
Use this guide to replace a faulty fan in a HP Chromebook 14-SMB to avoid overheating and ensure proper performance. In addition to overheating, symptoms of a broken fan in a HP Chromebook 14-SMB can include: unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, and or potential hardware failure.
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Remove the eleven Phillips screws securing the lower case.
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Remove the two rubber stoppers, then remove the two Phillips screws hidden underneath.
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Flip the laptop over and open the lid.
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Insert an opening pick into the seam between the keyboard assembly and chassis.
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Slide the pick along the edge to release the plastic clips, then use an opening tool to pry around the entire perimeter until the keyboard assembly fully releases.
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Lift the keyboard perpendicular to the laptop.
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Flip up each of the two black ZIF locking flaps that secure the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables to their motherboard sockets.
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Disconnect the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables.
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Remove the keyboard.
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Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to gently disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard connector.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the battery.
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Remove three Phillips screws that secure the fan.
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Dislodge the cables around the fan from their retaining hooks.
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Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the fan connector from its motherboard socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.
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