Introduction
WARNING: The computer should be off (no power running), unplugged and the battery must be removed to prevent electrical shock.
This guide will assist you in replacing the fan in the HP Pavilion 15-n210dx. It is more lengthy than the other guides due to some prerequisites, but the steps should keep you on track to removing and replacing the fan.
The fan is an essential component of a laptop. It draws in cooler air into the computer, while pushing the warm air out of the computer. This ensure the computer’s internal components stay cool and continue to function normally. If the fan starts to get loud dust buildup is likely the culprit. Refer to the fan part of the troubleshooting page to clean out the fan and the vents.
You should have a Y0 screwdriver and a metal spudger with you before starting the replacement of the fan.
What you need
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Push the pins towards each other using your thumbs. The battery will pop out a little bit. Remove it using your hand.
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Turn over the laptop and remove the single screw using a Tri-point Y0 screwdriver.
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Open the laptop and use a spudger gently to get under the keyboard. Loosen the keyboard on all sides and then lift it up.
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Use the Tri-point Y0 screwdriver to remove all the screws on the metal sheet.
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Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove twelve (12) screws from the back panel.
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Remove the optic drive by pushing the flap with your thumbs. Once enough of the optic drive is exposed for fingers to grasp it, remove it entirely by using your hand.
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Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the screws that become exposed after the removal of the optic drive.
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Insert a medal spudger between where the black plastic meets the silver plastic to loosing and eventually separate the two plastic parts.
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Slide the spudger along where the two plastics meet to increase the separation. Use your other hand to stabilize the computer.
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After removing the motherboard, turn it over and place it on a flat surface.
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Using your thumb and index finger, grasp the wires closes to the motherboard and pull up to detach them from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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