HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Fan Replacement

Einleitung

This guide highlights the removal/replacement of the HP Pavilion 15-ab165us fan. The fan is a part used in electronics to dissipate heat out of the device. When the fan becomes damaged or the device stays at high temperature levels, it is recommended to replace the fan.

Was du brauchst

Schritt 1 Battery and Back Cover

HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Fan Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 2

HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Fan Replacement, Battery and Back Cover: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 2

Flip the computer over so that the bottom cover is facing you.
Slide the two locks to the "unlock" position and remove the battery.

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Schritt 2

HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Fan Replacement: Schritt 2, Bild 3 von 3

Remove the two 8mm screws underneath with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Use a plastic opening tool to remove the plastic feet.

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Schritt 3

HP Pavilion 15-ab165us Fan Replacement: Schritt 3, Bild 3 von 3

Remove the two plastic tabs with a metal spudger.

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Schritt 4

Remove the sixteen 8mm screws that hold the bottom cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Schritt 5

Pull the Optical Drive out.

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Schritt 6

Remove the 3mm screws that were hidden under the Optical Drive with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Schritt 7

Flip the computer back over.
Use a plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the keyboard section in place.

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Schritt 8

Close the lid and pull the screen and keyboard section up and away from the disconnected bottom cover.
The hard drive is NOT screwed into place on the underside of the keyboard section.

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