Samsung N150 Plus Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides the necessary steps to remove the fan. It involves unplugging cables from the motherboard that can be easily damaged. Be gentle when removing connections from the motherboard.

Step 1: Battery Removal

Preparation

• Turn off the computer.
• Disconnect the charging cable from the laptop. [Warning: Failure to unplug the cable could result in electric shock.]
• Flip the laptop upside down with the front face down on a flat surface.

[Image Description: The underside of a Samsung N150 Plus laptop is shown, with emphasis on the battery compartment and the two release latches.]

Step 2: Unlock Battery

Slide the left and right switches to the "unlocked" position.

[Image Description: Close-up view of hands manipulating the battery release latches on the underside of a Samsung N150 Plus laptop, sliding them to the 'unlocked' position.]

Step 3: Remove Battery

While holding the left and right hand switches in the "unlocked" position, push the battery away from the computer.

[Image Description: Hands are shown holding the battery release latches in the unlocked position while pushing the battery out of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop.]

Step 4: Remove Back Panel

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the fourteen 7mm screws until the back panel comes loose.

[Image Description: The bottom casing of a Samsung N150 Plus laptop is shown. Fourteen screw locations are highlighted with red circles, indicating screws to be removed for the back panel.]

Step 5: Pry Open Back Panel

Using either the blue plastic opening tool or spudger tool, wedge one in between the back panel and the laptop.

Apply pressure upwards until the back panel pops off.

[Warning: If the back panel is difficult to remove and feels like it is going to break, DO NOT force it. Check to confirm that all the screws are removed before attempting again.]

[Image Description: A plastic prying tool or spudger is inserted between the back panel and the laptop chassis of a Samsung N150 Plus, demonstrating how to begin separating the panel.]

Step 6: Access Internal Components

The computer should now be open with the motherboard exposed and internal components visible. You should now be able to access the Fan and RAM. There are more necessary steps to follow before accessing the screen and keyboard.

[Image Description: The Samsung N150 Plus laptop is open, revealing its internal components, including the motherboard, RAM modules, and cooling system.]

Step 7: Unscrew Fan Mounting

Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the two 5mm mounting screws labeled 1 & 2 on the right and left hand side of the metal casing labeled CPU.

[Image Description: A detailed view of the fan and CPU heatsink assembly on the Samsung N150 Plus motherboard. Two screws, labeled '1' and '2', are clearly visible on the metal casing surrounding the CPU.]

Step 8: Disconnect Fan Cable

Unplug the wires from the white connector attached to the motherboard by pulling the wires toward you.

[Warning: When pulling on the wires, make sure not to detach the wires from the white plug that connects to the motherboard.]

[Image Description: A close-up of the fan's power connector on the Samsung N150 Plus motherboard. The white connector is highlighted with orange boxes, indicating the point to unplug the fan's wires.]

Step 9: Remove Fan Assembly

Remove the metal casing with the fan attached from the motherboard.

[Image Description: The complete fan assembly, comprising the fan and its metal mounting bracket, has been detached from the Samsung N150 Plus motherboard.]

Step 10: Unscrew Fan from Bracket

Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to unscrew the three 4mm screws.

[Image Description: The fan is shown attached to its metal bracket. Three small screws securing the fan to the bracket are visible and indicated for removal.]

Step 11: Remove Fan

Remove the fan from the metal CPU housing.

[Image Description: The fan is being lifted away from the metal bracket of the CPU heatsink assembly.]