Replace MacBook Pro 15 Right Fan Step-by-Step Tutorial

– Give those battery release tabs a gentle nudge away from the battery with your fingers, and then lift that battery out like a pro!

– Pop out those three identical Phillips screws from the memory door.

– Keep track of where each set of screws came from to make re-assembling a breeze.

– Pop the memory door up just enough to get a good grip, then slide it your way and pull it off the case like you’re uncovering hidden treasure.

– Unscrew the two Phillips screws chilling near the latch in the battery compartment. Let’s keep it groovy and organized, folks!

– Unscrew these 6 little rascals:

– Unscrew the four fabulous Phillips screws on the port side of the computer. Let’s get this party started!

– Give your computer a quick twist to the right, spinning it 90 degrees. Next, whip out your Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the two screws chilling at the back of the computer. Easy peasy!

– Give that computer a cool 90-degree spin once more and kick it up a notch by unscrewing the fab four Phillips screws from the side of the computer!

– Gently lift up from the back of the case and slide your fingers along the edges, loosening it as you go. Once the sides are free, you might need to wiggle the case a bit to release the front of the upper part. This step can be a bit of a puzzle! Over the DVD reader, there are 4 tabs that need to be pulled out vertically.

– Heads up: The two little tongues on the left front of the upper case might bend while you’re removing it. When putting it back, you may need to gently bend them back to fit into the grooves in the lower case. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Unplug the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board. You might have to dance around a bit of tape to get it done!

– Whisk away the upper case like you’re performing a magic trick!

– Unplug the right fan cable from the logic board with style. You’re doing great!

– Lift up the zesty orange Kapton tape that’s keeping those right speaker cables snug above the right fan.

– Time to get your tools out! Unscrew those three shiny T6 Torx screws that are holding the right fan snugly to the logic board and lower case. You’ve got this!

– Take a moment to appreciate the cool gray and black speaker cable in one hand. With your other hand, gently lift up the right fan and lovingly peel away the tape that’s keeping it snug against the heat sink.