the part that no one ever mentions in this step is what direction do these cables go when you are adding the new fan. I am a tech noob and this was my first time tinkering with anything so I was clueless and scared that I would connect it wrong. If its not fitting then you probably have the cable facing the wrong side. The cables showing the colored wire needs to face towards the left and the connectors are to the right.

I didnt like using the tweezers for this part because the sticker was so stuck that it felt like using the tweezers was going to rip it. I used the tweezers to lift it a bit and used my finger to gently lift the rest.

This part was wayyyyy easier than I anticipated and I worried for nothing because I used the ifixit spudger to push it out a bit and then I literally used my finger nail and was able to slide it right off. Dont be afraid, its not that difficult and its not that delicate to break if you do it patiently

I used the ifixit tools and used the 00 PH for these screws with no issue

Thank you for this tip, it definitely was easy starting at the top instead of by the bumper/triggers. After I opened the top I did the bottom and then it was way easier to gently open the sides. be very careful and go slowly to make sure that none of the clips are damaged

I used the ifixit tools and used the 00 size for the screws on the back.