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HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement

Introduction

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.

What you need

  1. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eleven Phillips screws securing the lower case.

    • Remove the two rubber stoppers, then remove the two Phillips screws hidden underneath.

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  2. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over and open the lid.

    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the keyboard assembly and chassis.

    • 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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  3. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Do not pull the keyboard assembly fully away from the laptop yet; it is still connected by fragile ribbon cables.

    • Lift the keyboard perpendicular to the laptop.

    • Flip up each of the two black ZIF locking flaps that secure the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables to their motherboard sockets.

    • Disconnect the keyboard and trackpad ribbon cables.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  5. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to gently disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard connector.

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  6. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the battery.

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  7. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.

    • Take care not to scratch or damage the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous if punctured.

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  8. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove three Phillips screws that secure the fan.

    • Dislodge the cables around the fan from their retaining hooks.

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  9. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the fan connector from its motherboard socket.

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  10. HP Chromebook 14-SMB Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the fan up and out of the chassis.

    • Take extra care to not damage the vent towards the front of the fan.

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Conclusion

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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