Compaq Evo N1000v Fan Replacement

Written By: Alex Hernandez
  • Comments: 6
Compaq Evo N1000v Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

29

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

A guide on how to remove the Fan.

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    • Flip the laptop over with the rear panel facing forward.

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    • Using a TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the two T8 Torx screws that secure the LED cover to the base enclosure.

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    • Flip the laptop back over with the front facing forward. Open the screen.

    This step could likely be removed.

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    • Locate the F1 and F2 keys near the top left corner of the keyboard.

    This could be where to tell users to flip the computer over and open it if that is deemed necessary.

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    • While holding the F1 and F2 keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

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    • Locate the Scroll and Pause keys near the top right corner of the keyboard.

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    • While holding the Scroll and Pause keys, insert a spudger between the keys into the notch in the LED cover. Lift up.

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    • Insert a spudger between the F7 and F8 keys. Lift up to remove the LED cover.

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    • Lift the back edge of the keyboard and pull towards the screen.

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    • Pull the cable and lift up to release.

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    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • Disconnect the cable connecting the fan to the system board.

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    • Remove the four screws from the heat sink.

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    • Pull the the heat sink up and out of the computer.

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    • Close the laptop and flip it so the rear panel is facing up.

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    • Using the TR8 Torx screwdriver, remove the six screws from the back case.

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    • Remove the battery.

    • Remove the screw from the metal support on the case edge with a Torx T8 screwdriver.

    • Flip the laptop over again so the top is facing up.

    • Open the laptop screen and face it towards you.

    I suggest adding a step showing how to remove the battery, and how to identify the palm rest for those who need extra help.

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    • Lift the the palm rest up from the front edge of the laptop and swing it towards the screen.

    • Be gentle as it is connected by some cables.

    I suggest adding a picture of the palm rest from the top.

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    • Disconnect the second ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the palm rest.

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    • Turn the laptop bottom side up.

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    • Remove the two TM 2.5mm x 8.0mm screws that secure the top cover to the base.

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    • Turn the base top side up with the front facing forward.

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    • Remove the three TM 2.5 mm x 5.0 mm screws that secure the top cover to the base.

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    • Lift the top cover straight up about one inch, then slide forward until the microphone cable is exposed.

    • Disconnect the microphone cable from the system board.

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    • Remove the top cover from the base.

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    • Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

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    • Remove the fan from the base.

Conclusion

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

Author

Alex Hernandez

Member since: 14/04/10

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2 comments

Remove battery FIRST before you do anything. Then remove all the screws on the back of the computer. The you can go to the front and follow all the steps afterward.

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Please DO NOT firmly remove any connectors. Most connectors have locks. In step 20 you can see the two different colors of the connector the bottom is black and the top (the lock) is brown. Each side of the lock sticks out further than the connector. One side at a time pull back on the lock. Connection should come out with no force. to reconnect, seat connection and push lock back in place. If any issues try unlocking and re-seat connection.

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