Lenovo Ideapad 320-15ABR Fan Replacement

Written By: Katie Marie Schoeling
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Lenovo Ideapad 320-15ABR Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

14

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

If you are experiencing troubles with your fan and it needs to be replaced you can locate it inside the laptop.

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    • Before you proceed, make sure your computer is turned off and is not connected to any power source.

    • Remove the single 7 mm Phillips #1 screw securing the optical drive.

    • Be sure to store the screws carefully as they are easy to lose. A magnetic project mat is recommended

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    • Carefully remove the optical drive bracket by pulling the bezel away from the laptop.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the twelve screws around the back panel from the laptop.

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    • Use an opening tool to pry out the back cover.

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    • Remove the back panel by pulling it up and away from the laptop.

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    • Remove the four 6mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the battery connector by pulling toward the battery parallel to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the battery.

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    • Disconnect black and grey wires by simply giving them a light tug.

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    • Remove the 6mm Phillips #1 screw connecting the fan to the laptop.

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    • Lift the fan slightly and straight upward and unwind the black and grey wires from the fan.

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    • Identify the red, black, yellow, and brown wire coming from the back of the fan connecting to the motherboard with a white connector piece.

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    • Slowly pull and wiggle the white connector piece until it comes loose from the laptop.

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    • Replace the new fan.

Conclusion

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

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