How to Repair and Clean Acer Aspire One AOA150 Laptop Fans

Techniques for cleaning and repairing the Acer Aspire One AOA150 are extremely easy, which is a relief. Some computers are pretty simple to clean and repair, while others require the aid of a skilled technician. A small screw driver, a tube of thermal paste and a can of compressed air are all you'll need to start cleaning the fan on the Acer Aspire One AOA150.

Begin with the removal of the first five screws from the underside of the Acer Aspire One AOA150, and then gently remove the cover. Don't be concerned if you hear a small popping noise; the bottom will come off with no effort. There are seven more screws in the next two steps- five securing the heat sink, and two on the CPU fan. You'll see a connector on the Acer Aspire One AOA150 when you remove these screws. Be sure you don't pull the cable. Pull the connector.

Now take the heat sink out of the Acer Aspire One AOA150 and spray it with the compressed air to remove all of the dust and dirt build up. Repeat this step with the fan, being careful to keep the fan wheel of the Acer Aspire One AOA150 still while you blow on it. If it spins, the blades could get damaged.

Last of all, you need to check the heat sink to find out if the thermal paste, situated on top of a small copper plate, has dried out and cracked. It doesn't need to be replaced if it's the consistency of toothpaste. Otherwise, take a thin piece of plastic, like a credit card, and carefully scrape the hardened material off of the heat sink and the plate inside the computer.

Obviously, you don't want to scratch the copper, so don't use a knife. Before you apply the new thermal paste, wipe both surfaces with a paper towel and blow them again with the compressed air. Just put a small dab of paste on the heat sink and put it back inside your Acer Aspire One AOA150.

The last step is to reassemble all the other pieces that you took off of the Acer Aspire One AOA150. Screw the fan back on, and don't forget to return the connector to its place. You'll need to achieve a delicate balance with the screws. You don't want to warp the motherboard by making them too tight. Work in a star pattern as you tighten the five screws, as that will help you to make sure of an even fit. It was that simple, cleaning the Acer Aspire One AOA150 is not an involved job, and it won't take all day.