Lenovo Thinkpad T431S Fan Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

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3

Time Required

                          10 minutes            

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

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• Remember before starting any disassembly, to prevent electric shock or harm, disconnect from any external power source and make sure device is powered off.
• Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver bit to remove eight 5.0 mm screws from the back panel.
• Carefully pry off the back panel using the opening tool.

Remember before starting any disassembly, to prevent electric shock or harm, disconnect from any external power source and make sure device is powered off.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver bit to remove eight 5.0 mm screws from the back panel.

Carefully pry off the back panel using the opening tool.

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Step 2

• Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver bit and remove the four 3.0 mm screws from the heatsink.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver bit and remove the four 3.0 mm screws from the heatsink.

Step 3

• Disconnect the cable attached to the fan, pulling the connector straight down.
• Lift and remove the fan.

Disconnect the cable attached to the fan, pulling the connector straight down.

Lift and remove the fan.

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

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Jocko - Mar 28, 2021

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Well done. I will have a go at fixing the fan on my T430s now that I’ve seen how easy it is to do.