How to replace Asus F6A-X2 fan step-by-step guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 10 Steps

Hey there, tech wizard! Just a friendly reminder to take it slow and steady during this repair journey. If you hit a snag or need a hand, feel free to schedule a repair. You’ve got this!

The fan does its job by blowing out the hot air from your laptop while bringing in that refreshing cool breeze. Just make sure you grab a fan that’s compatible with your laptop when it’s time for a swap!

Step 1

Power down your laptop and unplug any cords. Trying to swap out parts while the laptop is still powered up could lead to a shocking experience or even some serious damage. Let’s keep it safe and sound!

The battery isn’t featured in this snapshot.

– First things first, flip your laptop over so the battery is looking at you. You got this!

– To pop that battery out, place a finger on each of those two black slide tabs. Now, give them a gentle push towards the center of the laptop to unlock it. Easy peasy!

– Now, just slide the battery towards you and lift it out like a pro. You’re on your way to a smooth repair!

Step 2

– Alright, flip that laptop over so it’s looking at the ground! Now, give it a little twist so the battery pack is peeking away from you.

– Next up, let’s tackle those six tiny 1.5 mm Phillips #1 screws on the back panel. They’re just waiting for you to remove them!

Step 3

– Slide your finger into one of the little slots on the bottom panel. You’ve got this!

– Now, with a gentle lift, raise it upwards, and watch as the back panel of your laptop pops off like it’s saying hello!

Step 4

– First up, grab your trusty screwdriver and take out those three 2.0mm Phillips #1 screws holding the metal guard in place. It’s like playing a little game of screw extraction!

– Once you’ve freed the screws, gently lift the metal guard out of your laptop. It’s time for that guard to take a break!

Step 5

– Gently lift the black cord straight up to disconnect the fan from the motherboard. You’ve got this!

Step 6

– Take out those 1.5mm Phillips #1 screws that are holding the fan snugly to the motherboard. You’ve got this!

Step 7

When you’re peeling off that adhesive, remember to leave a little bit behind! You’ll want to keep the end intact so you can stick it to your shiny new replacement fan later on.

– With the flat end of a spudger in hand, carefully lift up the adhesive that’s keeping the fan snug against the side of your laptop. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 8

– Let’s get those four pesky 1.25 mm Phillips #1 screws out of the way so we can free the heat sink!

Step 9

The heat sink can be quite the stubborn little guy! If it feels like it’s not budging with just your fingers, grab the flat end of a spudger to gently coax it off the CPU. You’ve got this!

– Hold onto that heat sink with one hand while using your other hand to grip the fan. Give it a gentle yet firm upward tug to pop those components right out of your laptop!