Introduction
Computer running hot? Use this guide to replace a burned-out fan.
Tools
Parts
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Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:
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Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.
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Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
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Wedge your fingers between the lower case and the vent, and lift upward to release the two clips holding the lower case to the upper case.
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Remove the lower case.
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If present, grab the plastic tab attached to the battery connector and pull it toward the front edge of the device. For Late-2011 models the battery connector will not have a tab and is simply a plug that inserts straight down into the motherboard--to remove pry the plug straight up.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the left fan connector out of its socket on the logic board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
2 comments
As long as I had the machine open for the battery, made sense to replace the fans. I had forgot how quite my MacBook Pro was, until I put the new fans in. Thanks ifixit!!
I had a few problems with the fan cables!!!
important to reassemble the "lower case" successfully: the threads of the seven 3mm phillips screws are drilled at an angle :-/
mysterioes -
Same issue with me. After reassembling my 13-inch and my 17-inch, one of the screws are sticking out ever so slightly. Very annoying, especially since I scratch whatever surface I'm on now.
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