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HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement

Introduction

If your HP EliteBook 850 G3 is overheating and the fan is not operating, use this guide to replace the fan. Fans are used to draw cooler air into the case from the outside, expel warm air from inside and move air across a heat sink to cool various components. When a fan is faulty the computer may overheat and perform sub-optimally, and also potentially shut down under heavy loads. Before using this guide, feel free to check out the troubleshooting page to see if any issues can be resolved without a replacement.

What you need

  1. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off your laptop before starting.

    • Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face up.

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  2. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Unscrew the bottom: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Unscrew the bottom: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove eleven 5.7mm screws.

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  3. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the iFixit opening pick underneath the plastic back of the laptop. Use force to pry the back off.

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  5. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Remove the battery screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Remove the battery screws: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two battery screws.

    • The two battery screws are captured screws and do not come out.

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  6. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Lift the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Lift the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Lift the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Lift and pull the flap located at the top of the battery to remove it.

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  7. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently unclip the plastic frame.

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  8. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the four captive screws located near the fan and heatsink assembly.

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  9. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the connector for the fan.

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  10. HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Fan Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully remove the fan and heatsink assembly from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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