Chromebook x360 14-da0011dx Fan Replacement

Written By: Jake Williamson
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Chromebook x360 14-da0011dx Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

20 - 25 minutes

Introduction

This guide will walk users through replacing the cooling fan of the Chromebook x360 14-da0011dx. Fans accumulate debris and dust over time, causing malfunction or reduced function. If possible, clean fan debris and retry connection before replacing the fan altogether.

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    • Flip the device over with the hinge facing away from you.

    • On the back of the device, remove the two rubber strips on the top and the bottom of the device using a spudger.

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    • Remove the seven 8.0 mm screws located under the two rubber pads and the screws along the back of the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry the edges of the back cover off the device. Slowly work all the way around the device until the panel comes loose.

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    • Remove the cable attached to the battery.

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    • Remove the five 3.0 mm screws holding the battery in place using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the battery out of the chassis.

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    • Remove the two 3.0 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the fan in place.

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    • Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.

    • Carefully remove the fan from the computer.

    • Be careful when removing the fan, as it sits under one of the CPU heat pipes and tucks under the ribbon cable that runs to the I/O board.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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