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    Is There An Easy Way To Replace Graphics Fan in Z70Va AKA M6VA ?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by NotebookUser3000, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. NotebookUser3000

    NotebookUser3000 Newbie

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    I have a Asus Z70Va , also known as M6Va , and I think that it is the same chassis as the whole Z7000 or M6000 or M6 line.

    My graphics adapter cooling fan has died. I got the replacement part, and I found this great disassembly video.

    Taking apart - ASUS M6VA-8013 - YouTube

    But it seems like he took apart the whole laptop to get to the bottom.

    Is there any way to get the bottom cover off to get directly to the graphics fan without disassembling the whole laptop?
     
    NotebookUser3000, Jun 21, 2014
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    No, you need to take it apart like the video.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 21, 2014
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    Argh!!!!!

    Thank you for the reply.
     
    NotebookUser3000, Jun 22, 2014
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    I know, if only all machines made it easy, just be careful and lay out any screws you take out methodically.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 22, 2014
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    When I do things like this I use masking tape and tape the screws down onto a piece of cardboard in the exact pattern in which I removed them.
    When there is a second person available, I usually have them video record the disassembly process.
    If I get stuck during re-assembly, I can play the video on another machine to guide me.
    What a pain! LOL! :)
     
    NotebookUser3000, Jun 23, 2014
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    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Yes, it is a pain, but it looks like you are going to do things right, so if you are careful, there shouldn't be any problems.
     
    tijo, Jun 24, 2014
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    I appreciate the vote of confidence. I hope I am worthy. :) LOL!
     
    NotebookUser3000, Jun 24, 2014
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