Introduction
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Turn off your laptop and flip it upside down onto a flat surface.
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Slide the battery lock tabs towards each other to unlock the battery.
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Lift the battery from the center and remove.
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Align the new battery with the cut-out in the laptop.
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Insert the battery into it slot until you hear a "click" indicating the battery is fully seated.
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Flip the computer back over and use an opening tool to pry the keyboard up from the bottom of the computer.
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Once the keyboard is removed, locate the fan.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws on either side of the fan.
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Unplug the wire that is connected to the fan.
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Remove the fan.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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.
