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Replace the CPU fan in a Laptop Computer

Episode 473
October 12, 2016

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Does your laptop slow down after it's been running a while? Does the fan seem to not work well, and the system gets hot? Replacing the CPU fan in a laptop computer is a simple and inexpensive fix that you can do yourself. We use an old Compaq 6510b laptop in our demonstration, but most laptops will be similar to repair.

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