Some dust can tiny enter the inside of the MacBook through the vents,USB interface, etc., they will be attached to the hardware, such as MacBook fan. They block the cooling channel, the laptop temperature rises rapidly,affects the normal operation of the MacBook, and even crash death frequently.If the MacBook is not working properly due to the above reasons, you can remove the MacBook fan and clean dust of MacBook fan.
There are several models of MacBook. This article takes the 2013 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina as an example to introduce how to clean laptop fan.
Check apps and tabs
The more apps and browser you've got running, the higher speed that your MacBook fan will need to keep things cool. Cut down on your multitasking by closing apps when you are done using them, especially when you are using graphics-intensive apps like Photoshop and iMovie. This will reduce the frequency of macbook fan cleaning.
Part 1: Preparations
- Tools: Screwdriver,Silicone grease, Toothbrush, Plastic crowbar
- Wash your hands first, put your hands on the wall to remove static electricity and put on anti-static gloves.
Part 2: Disassemble Steps for Clean Dust of MacBook Fan
1. Remove the External Screw of MacBook Bottom Cover
With the bottom of the MacBook Pro Retina facing up, use a screwdriver to unscrew the bottom case screws, place the screws in a fixed position to prevent loss and place there moved bottom case aside.
2. Disconnect the battery cable(shown by the red arrow)
3. Remove the Left and Right Fans of MacBook
First remove the adhesive fixing rubber on the fan, then remove the cable around the right cable, and unplug the button and cable at the lower left. The left and right fans are each fixed by three screws. After removing the screw, the fan can be taken out.
Going here,you can start preparing to clean up the cooling fan for your MacBook.
4. Clean Out the Dust on MacBook Pro fan
Each fan has 3 small screws to fix, and the inner fan blades can be seen after being disassembled.Gently clean with a toothbrush and finally reassemble the fan.
5. To Take apart the Heat Tube
On the left side is a screw capped with a rubber cap, from it start to remove.
6. After the screws are completely removed, the heat tube should also be lifted from this side
Apart of the other side of the heat tube is hidden in the plastic clip, and must be carefully taken out. The process of lifting may feel a lot of resistance,which is normal, because the silicone grease may stick very well. You can use a plastic crowbar to assist it and it will be easier to remove.
7. Add Silicone Grease Enhance heat dissipation
You can see that the silicone grease on the CPU and GPU surface of the MacBook is already dry.First clean the dried silicone grease with a soft cloth, then add a thin layer of new silicone grease evenly, keep no air bubbles in the middle.
Pay attention:
In addition to the silicone grease on the CPU, a layer of silicone grease should be applied to the place where the heat sink contacts the CPU.
8. Reassemble the MacBook fan after cleaning
First replace the heat tube, screw on the screw, then install the fan and re-insert the cable.After all the MacBook parts have been installed, reboot to test and finally install the bottom case.
Summary:
In order to ensure that the MacBook is properly cooled, the internal dust is cleaned about every 2 years. But some users are worried about the trouble, they usually use a simpler way to clean up:clean MacBook fan without opening. Use cleaning tools to clean up external visible dust,but there isn’t handle the internal dust. I think the best way to clean laptop fan is to dismantle the fan and clean it up. This is a more complicated method, but the effect is obvious.
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