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IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement

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IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement

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    1. IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the screws shown. These screws are connected to the keyboard.

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    2. IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Take the spudger tool, go around the edges of the oranges boxes shown, and pop off those two sections. Then, go around the edges of the keyboard, and it should slide off.

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    3. IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Lift and move keyboard aside to get to screws. Try not to remove the attached ribbon.

      • Remove the screws shown. These screws will allow you to loosen the fan. Be careful since there is still another part connected.

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    4. IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully unplug the highlighted part, and your fan should come straight out.

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    5. IBM ThinkPad R40 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • The section in blue is where your new fan will go.

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Conclusion

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

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