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    How can I Clean the Fans in my NP9150?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Meinkraft, Sep 15, 2013.

  1. Meinkraft

    Meinkraft Notebook Guru

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    I know I need to flip over the laptop and unscrew the backplate, but how can I go about cleaning the computer without damaging it?
     
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    kingyr Notebook Consultant

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    Hey mate, what I do is get a small soft bristled brush, hold then fan gently so it doesn't move, brush gently to loosen the dust up then use a can of compressed air to blow the dust out then vents whilst holding the fans down still. Time to time I spray a little ispopropyl alcohol in the vents just to give it a bit more of a clean.
     
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    You can remove the fans themselves by unplugging the connector and then unscrewing the 3 screws holding each fan down, they simply lift up and are not attached to the rest of the heatsink assembly.
     
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    kingyr Notebook Consultant

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    Never thought of that, I'll do that next round of cleaning!

    Any torque requirements for the screws??
     
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    No, just don't go crazy when you tighten them as the brackets are only plastic.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 15, 2013
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    Another good way from keeping the fan from moving is to put something small like a pencil in it.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Sep 16, 2013
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