Lenovo Essential G570 Fan Replacement

Turn off the laptop.

Disconnect the charging cable.

Turn the computer upside down.

Locate the two switches that lock the battery.

Push the right switch outwards to unlock the battery.

Push and hold the left switch outwards to unlock the battery.

Pull the battery away from the computer.

Turn the laptop over so that the bottom side is facing up.

Unscrew the five 5mm Phillips #0 screws that hold the cover in place.

With the screws removed, insert the plastic opening tool into the groove located on the right side.

Begin to pry up, and the plate should lift up from the body of the laptop.

While lifting up, take the piece in one hand and pull up and to the right to fully remove the back plate.

Carefully pull the fan's power connector from the laptop.

Remove the three 5mm Phillips #1 screws holding the fan in place.

Remove the fan by pulling it up and away from the computer.