Introduction
Replace a broken fan for an Acer Aspire 5100 laptop.
What you need
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Place the laptop upside down.
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Although the battery is missing in this photo, it is not necessary to remove.
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Locate the largest removable panel on the back and remove the four screws connecting it.
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Lift out the fan CAREFULLY and detach the cable that connects the fan to the motherboard.
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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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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.