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Remove and Replace the Fan for Sprout by HP

This document applies to Sprout by HP.
Sprout by HP

Before you begin

  • You need a Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Remove all CDs and DVDs from the optical drive.
  • Turn off the computer, and disconnect all cables. Be sure to disconnect the network cable before disconnecting the power cord.
  • Transfer the computer to a clear, flat, stable work surface over a non-carpeted floor.
  • Place the computer face-down on a soft flatsurface. HP recommends that you place the Sprout ona blanket, towel, or other soft cloth toprotect the touch screen surface fromscratches or other damage.
  • Do not remove a component from the protective packaging until you are ready to install it.
  advertencia:
Make sure the computer is disconnected from power before starting.
  atención:
This product contains components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a noncarpeted floor, use a static dissipative work surface (such as a conductive foam pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap connected to a grounded surface.
  atención:
Procedures in this document are provided by HP for qualified service agents and as a courtesy to its customers. Servicing internal components increases the risk of damaging the computer which might not be covered under warranty. Understand the risk and refer to the product's warranty before attempting to service the computer.

Video overview

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Removing and Replacing the System Blower for HP Sprout
Removing and Replacing the System Blower for HP Sprout
Learn how to remove and replace the system blower (fan) for the HP Sprout.

Remove the system fan

To remove the system fan, or blower, first you remove the touchmat, the right and left rear covers, the column assembly, the bottom rear cover, and the motherboard EMI shield using the following instructions:
Step 1
Remove the motherboard EMI shield.
For detailed instructions to remove the motherboard EMI shield, see the HP support document, Remove and Replace the motherboard EMI shield for HP Sprout by HP.
Removing the motherboard EMI shield
Step 2
Pull the USB dongle cable connector out of its cable guide on the side of the fan.
Pulling dongle cable out of its cable guide
Step 3
Detach the fan connector from the motherboard.
Detaching the fan connector from the motherboard
Step 4
Remove the three silver torx head screws that secure the fan to the middle frame.
Screws that secure the fan to the frame
Step 5
Pull the system fan out of the computer.
Lifting the fan off of the frame

Replace the system fan

Use the following steps to replace the system fan:
Step 1
To replace the system fan place the fan carefully back onto its standoffs.
Placing the system fan on the standoffs
Step 2
Secure the fan with its three silver torx head screws.
Three screws that secure the fan
Step 3
Replace the system fan connector to the motherboard.
The system fan connector attached to the motherboard
Step 4
Replace the USB dongle cable into its cable guide on the side of the fan.
Putting the cable into the cable guide
Step 5
Replace the parts that were removed to gain access to the system fan.
For detailed instructions to replace the motherboard EMI shield and the rest of the parts, see the HP support document, Remove and Replace the motherboard EMI shield for HP Sprout by HP.
Replacing the motherboard EMI shield