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Acer Aspire 5100 Fan Replacement

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Acer Aspire 5100 Fan Replacement

Introduction

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Replace a broken fan for an Acer Aspire 5100 laptop.

    1. Acer Aspire 5100 Fan Replacement, Acer Aspire 5100 Fan Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Place the laptop upside down.

      • Although the battery is missing in this photo, it is not necessary to remove.

      • Locate the largest removable panel on the back and remove the four screws connecting it.

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      • Lift up and remove the panel.

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    3. Acer Aspire 5100 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the fan and remove the two screws connecting it.

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      • Lift out the fan CAREFULLY and detach the cable that connects the fan to the motherboard.

      • When detaching the cable, do not pull on the cable itself. Instead, use a small spudger to detach it at the white section that connects it to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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