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ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement

Introduction

How to replace the CPU fan with its headsink for the Lenovo Yoga 12. Not super easy but can be done by your self.

Fan description for buying:

  • Cooling Fans Heatsink For Lenovo Thinkpad S1 Yoga 04X6440.

What you need

  1. ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the nine Phillips screws using a Philips 00 screwdriver

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  2. ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Prying: step 2, image 1 of 2 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Prying: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry up the case carefully using a spudger.

    • Make sure to not push the spudger in too far, as this could result in internal damage

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  4. ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Remove Speaker: step 3, image 1 of 3 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Remove Speaker: step 3, image 2 of 3 ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement, Remove Speaker: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Top speaker left which needs to be removed to reveal the cooling system

    • Push out the plug for the speaker in the direction of the arrow.

    • Grab the speaker on the top an bottom and pull it out.

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    • Insert wisdom here.

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Conclusion

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

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David Staeheli

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Hello, are there some steps missing? The mainboard needs to be removed as well!

Jan Beneš III. - Reply Share

Yes there are some steps missing, but i can’t add them on this teadown and I don’t know why.

David Staeheli - Share

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