Einleitung
This guide covers how to replace the fan for the Lenovo ThinkPad T490. You should replace your laptop fan if you notice unusual noise, overheating and cooling problems. The fan in your laptop is essential because it is responsible for keeping the laptop cool, keeping up with performance, prevent overheating and maintaining your laptop lifespan. Before replacing your fan, you should backup your data and power off and unplug your computer.
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Loosen the screws from the base plate.
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Using a Philips #1 screwdriver fully loosen the six screws on the back cover.
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Once the screws have been loosened, start to remove the base plate.
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Insert the iFixit opening tool into the space between the base plate and the chassis.
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Glide the tool along the perimeter of the case in order to release the clips holding the case and chassis together.
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Fully remove the base .
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Grab the edge of the cover and lift the cover away from you.
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Use a Philips #1 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws that secure the heat sink.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.