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ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement

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ThinkPad Yoga 12 Heasink & CPU Fan Replacement

Introduction

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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

Fix Kit

This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.

Parts

Tools

  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    4.9
  • Spudger
    4.9
    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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    3. 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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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.

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