HP Envy 700-030qe CPU Fan Replacement

Written By: Jessica Resta
  • Comments: 4
HP Envy 700-030qe CPU Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you the process of replacing the CPU fan on the HP Envy 700-030qe desktop computer.

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    • Make sure that you are wearing your anti-static wristband. This will prevent damaging any internal parts with any built up static electricity.

    • Unscrew the 10.5mm screw on the left of the desktop using your hand.

    • If it is too tight you may use a torx-head screwdriver or a flat-head screwdriver.

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    • Next, remove the side panel by sliding it towards the back of the desktop and pulling up, as shown.

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    • Remove the four 120mm Phillips #000 head, 5 mm screws holding the fan.

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    • Carefully pull up and disconnect the fan's power cable.

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    • Remove the fan by pulling up carefully.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Jessica Resta

Member since: 01/10/15

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4 comments

Im looking to replace the fan in mine, what size would I look for, or even what model would be best?

AzyP Zero -

Did you ever determine what fan to use ? I need to order one for my system.

Dennis -

I bought the Philips #000 Screwdriver from iFixit as listed above. It is not even close to what is needed. That screwdriver is like a jewelers tiny Philips head. It needs a much bigger screwdriver.

Dennis -

Fails to mention the most important part of the entire procedure. That would be to remove the old thermal paste from the top of the CPU with 91-99% isopropyl alcohol and re-apply new thermal paste. Short of doing this almost guarantees failure to maintain proper cooling.

Guy Martin -