HP Pavilion 11 x360 Fan Replacement

  • Step 1 Remove Screws

    • Use the spudger to pry off the two rubber feet near the hinge of the laptop. This will reveal two hidden 9mm screws.

    • You must remove eleven screws.

      • Four 9mm screws with the PH0 screwdriver.

      • Seven 6mm screws with the PH0 screwdriver.

  • Step 2 Remove Backing

    • Use the spudger to pry the corners of the laptop near the display hinges.

    • Pry around the seam of the laptop with the plastic opening tool until the backing begins to pull apart.

    • When you lift the bottom cover, there is a cable connected between the motherboard and the bottom cover. Be careful not to pull the cable loose!

  • Step 3 Detach Cable

    • Use the plastic opening tool to lift the white tab up at the connection.

    • Pull the cable outwards.

  • Step 4 Remove Screws

    • Remove the two 3mm screws with the PH0 screwdriver.

  • Step 5 Disconnect Cable

    • Use your fingernails to slowly loosen the fan connection cable.

    • After the cable is slightly pulled from the connection, grab the cable and pull it outwards.