How to Replace Asus A53U-ES21 Heat Sink Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
The heat sink and fan assembly are like the dynamic duo keeping your laptop’s CPU nice and cool while it’s hard at work. If the fan takes a break or the heat sink gets a little too adventurous and comes loose, your CPU could overheat, which is a real bummer and may lead to permanent damage. Don’t worry though! This guide is here to help you swap out that heat sink and get your device back in tip-top shape.
Step 1
Ensure your laptop is powered down before diving in.
– Time to turn your laptop over, but this time, get it groovin’ with the battery facing you!
Step 2
– Slide those two sliders outwards like you’re opening a treasure chest! It’s all about the outer edge of that laptop, so give it a good push.
– Now, with your left hand, gently yank the battery out while keeping that right slider in place. You’ve got this!
Step 3
– Time for a little unscrewing party! Grab your Phillips #1 screwdriver and bid the 5mm screw farewell.
– Let’s work some magic with our iFixit opening tools to gracefully lift off the RAM panel.
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Step 4
– Unscrew the magical 7mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
– Gently coax the optical drive out from the side of the laptop.
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Step 5
– First up, let’s get that RAM cover off the bottom of the keyboard. It’s just waiting for you!
– Next, grab your #1 Phillips screwdriver and unscrew those two 7mm screws with a stylish ‘K’ engraved on them. You’ve got this!
– Now, it’s time to tackle the 5mm screw that’s holding the panel in place. A quick twist with the Phillips #1 screwdriver will do the trick.
– Finally, take your trusty pry tool and work it along the edges to finish the job. You’re almost there!
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Step 6
– Position your computer with the keyboard facing you and the screen at the top. Let’s get to work!
– Locate the three buttons at the top of the keyboard, nestled in the gap between the casing and the keyboard, highlighted in red for your convenience.
– Grab your trusty pry tool and press those buttons. With a little nudge, the keyboard should pop right out!
Step 7
– Gently unfold the keyboard towards you, keeping in mind that it’s still connected to the rest of the computer by a ribbon.
– Carefully use the opening tool to lift the black piece that’s holding the ribbon down, and then remove the ribbon with a gentle touch.
– When you put the black piece back, make sure it covers the white line on the ribbon. You’re doing great!
Step 8
– First things first, flip that laptop over and give it a cozy rest on its back.
– Next, grab your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver and get ready to unscrew those twelve 7mm screws like a pro!
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Step 10
– Gently lift the connectors off the wireless card using your trusty plastic opening tools.
– Carefully detach the white connector from its cozy spot in the RAM panel.
Step 11
– Turn the laptop back over, open it up, and grab your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove those three 7mm screws. You’ve got this!
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Step 12
– Carefully lift the tan flap off the cable with your trusty plastic opening tool – you’ve got this!
– Next, give that tan piece a gentle nudge towards the cable and let it pop free with the plastic opening tool.
– Finally, it’s time to remove the black flap from its connector. Just pull it off and you’re golden!
Step 13
– To kick things off, gently pry apart the front plate of your laptop from the back utilizing a handy-dandy plastic opening tool.
Step 14
– Take out that single 7mm screw from the motherboard with your trusty Phillips #1 screwdriver. You’ve got this!
– Gently wiggle and pull the two highlighted cables from their cozy sockets using those handy plastic opening tools.
– Now, with a delicate touch, lift the motherboard out of the laptop. You’re making great progress!
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Step 15
– Hey there, it’s time to bust out your Phillips #1 screwdriver and show those four 7mm screws who’s boss! Unscrew them like a pro.
– Give that heatsink a gentle lift off the device. You got this!
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