Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement

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This guide will show you how to remove the Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX fan for replacement or repair. The fan and cooling system is an integral part of the computer. A poorly functioning fan may cause the system to slow down or cease entirely by overheating.

Make sure to power down your device and disconnect from any power sources before you begin.

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Adım 1 Back Cover

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement, Back Cover: adım 1, 2 resimden 1.

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement, Back Cover: adım 1, 2 resimden 2.

Turn off the laptop before starting.
Flip the laptop over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

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Adım 2

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement: adım 2, 3 resimden 3.

Remove twelve 7 mm screws from the back of the laptop using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Adım 3

Use a Jimmy to pry apart the bottom of the case from the laptop.
Be careful not to warp or crack the case.

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Adım 4 Battery

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement, Battery: adım 4, 2 resimden 1.

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement, Battery: adım 4, 2 resimden 2.

Carefully detach the ribbon cable connecting the battery and the motherboard.

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Adım 5

Use your hands to lift the battery out of the device.

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Adım 6 Fan

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement, Fan: adım 6, 2 resimden 1.

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement, Fan: adım 6, 2 resimden 2.

Gently pull the black and white cables up to disconnect them from the Wi-Fi card.

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Adım 7

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement: adım 7, 3 resimden 3.

Unwind the Wi-Fi card wires from the side of the fan.
The wires need to be pulled down and around the first hook, as seen in image two.
Pull the black and white cables under the second hook and away from the fan.

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Adım 8

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement: adım 8, 3 resimden 3.

Pull wires so they are out the way.
Loosen the six screws from the fan and heat sink.
The two screws closest to the fan cannot be removed from the fan, but will still loosen from the case.

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Adım 9

Acer Chromebook CP5-471-C0EX Fan Replacement: adım 9, 3 resimden 3.

Gently lift the fan out of the case, but do not remove it fully; there is still one more cable attached.
Pull the cable out of its socket on the motherboard.
Remove the fan from the laptop.