Introduction
In this lesson we will discuss how to disassemble this computer and clean its cooling fan from dust and sediment.
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First of all, make sure your device is switched off and unplugged.
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Remove the battery by pulling the two screws in the direction indicated by the pins.
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Pull the battery up.
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To remove the hard drive, unplug its screws in this cover.
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Pull the hard drive in the direction indicated to remove it.
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Then we remove the hard drive from its place with ease.
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To access the motherboard, you must first remove the keyboard because underneath it screws should be removed to separate the base of the chassis from the top of the keyboard.
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With a flat screwdriver we remove the keyboard by pressing the red-pointed component and pushing the keyboard up to release it.
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Remove the top cover and remove the processor cooling fan.
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Unscrew the screws indicated in red to remove the cooling fan.
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Remove the fan.
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We now clean and remove the dust and sediments that hinder fan function and increase processor heat.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
