Lenovo Thinkpad X390 Yoga Fan Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

                          20 - 45 minutes            

Sections

2

• Back Case
• 3 steps
• Fan
• 3 steps

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Introduction

Before starting this guide, power off the laptop and unplug it from the charging cord.

What you need

Step 1

              Back Case               

• Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the eight captive screws from the back of the device.
• The screws should not be removed from the back panel, so don’t try to force them out.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the eight captive screws from the back of the device.

The screws should not be removed from the back panel, so don’t try to force them out.

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Step 2

• Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the back case by entering the tip of the tool into the seam and prying up.
• This can be tough so take your time to undo the clips around the perimeter before removing the back cover.

Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the back case by entering the tip of the tool into the seam and prying up.

This can be tough so take your time to undo the clips around the perimeter before removing the back cover.

Step 3

• Once the back cover is no longer attached carefully remove it by lifting straight up.

Once the back cover is no longer attached carefully remove it by lifting straight up.

Step 4

              Fan               

• Disconnect the fan connector from the moetherboard with a spudger or opening tool.

Disconnect the fan connector from the moetherboard with a spudger or opening tool.

Step 5

• Loosen the seven screws surrounding the fan and heatsink using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Loosen the seven screws surrounding the fan and heatsink using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Step 6

• Carefully remove the fan from the laptop by lifting it up and off the frame.

Carefully remove the fan from the laptop by lifting it up and off the frame.

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

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