Fujitsu LifeBook N3510 Fan Replacement

Step 1 Fujitsu LifeBook N3510 Fan Replacement

• Start by locating the two clips on the bottom of the computer that support the battery.
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Step 2

• Use your fingers to push the clips inward and then upward.
• Lift the battery out of the computer.
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Step 3
• Use a spudger to lift the back of the hinge cover on the left and right sides of the computer.
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Step 4
• Lay the computer flat on a stable surface with the monitor pointing away from you.
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Step 5
• Use a spudger to partially lift the hinge cover.
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Step 6
• The hinge cover has a ribbon cable that is attached to the motherboard. To prevent damage, lift the hinge cover slowly.
• Lift the hinge cover out of place enough to expose the ribbon cable.
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Step 7
• Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard and remove the hinge cover from the computer.
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Step 8
• The keyboard has a ribbon cable that is attached to the motherboard. To prevent damage, lift keyboard slowly.
• Lift the keyboard enough to expose the ribbon cable.
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Step 9
• Use a spudger to release the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Step 10
• Carefully remove the keyboard after the ribbon has been detached.
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Step 11
• Remove the following screws, all labeled "3."
• Two 8.63mm screws.
• One 7.65mm screw.
• One 5.74mm screw.
• Remove the following screw, labeled "15."
• One 17.81mm screw.
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Step 12
• Lift the cover with fingers and remove.
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Step 13
• Detach fan cable from motherboard.
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Step 14
• Remove labeled screws.
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Step 15
• Remove fan.
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