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    Gaining access to the fans in g53jw

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Ulags, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. Ulags

    Ulags Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys, my gpu fan is not working.. Am pretty sure that something is blocking it.. How do i gain access to the fans in g53 because i tried searching and all i found was about changing hard disks.. Please help..
     
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    You would need to disassemble the laptop down to the motherboard.
     
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    thanks for the reply.. Can you tell me how to do it or can you direct me to any post where they have explained about it? is it safe to do it? Will i void my warranty if i do it? Please help
     
    Ulags, Jun 28, 2011
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    Ulags, Jun 28, 2011
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    Your warranty is fine as long as you do not break anything. If you do, then expect it to be voided.
     
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    before you take it appart, what makes you think your fan is not working? please do not do what that video shows you before you exhaust all other options
     
    Geared2play.com, Jun 28, 2011
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