Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Fan Replacement

Flip the computer over and remove the battery.

Locate the screws on the back of the laptop. Unscrew all 7 screws using a magnetic screwdriver fit with a PH0 bit.

Remove the following screws with a magnetic screwdriver fit with a PH0 bit.

Please follow steps 3-6 from the Keyboard Replacement Guide, then return to this guide.

Using the magnetic screwdriver fit with a PH0 bit, unscrew the two screws shown in the picture.

Disconnect the two wired ribbons by pulling up the little black tabs, then pull the wires out.

Disconnect the little black wire by simply pulling it out.

Using the spudger, go beneath the frame to pry the frame off the device.

Place the frame aside once this step is completed.

Using the magnetic screwdriver, unscrew all 8 screws shown.

Disconnect the three wired ribbons on the top left side of the panel.

Disconnect the wired plug, then close the device and flip it over.

Simply pull the two plugs up and out to disconnect the wires.

Flip the device back over to untape the two black wires located at the bottom left corner of the device.

Simply disconnect the blue connector at the center of the device.

Using your fingers, slowly push the panel out of the plastic body.

Using the same magnetic screwdriver, unscrew the two screws as shown in the picture.

Disconnect the plug right below the Fan. A pair of pliers might be useful during this step.