Lenovo Thinkpad T440s Fan Replacement

Make sure to power down and turn off your device before proceeding with the repair.

Flip your laptop over so that the backside is facing you.

Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the eight screws securing the backplate.

Don’t try to force screws which won't come out. They are held in place by a stopper on the reverse side. This will not prevent you from removing the backplate.

Using the metal spudger, wedge it in the seam where the backplate meets the front plate and run the tool along the seam to separate the backplate.

Remove the back panel from the device.

Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four screws holding in the fan assembly.

Lift the fan out of it's compartment to gain access to the cable connection, firmly grab the cable and pull it out of it's housing.