How do I replace the fan on my old VGN-SZ2XP?

[malinkipaul]

Hi Forum

I have a VGN-SZ2XP that sounds like a tractor when it's running due to fan noise.  I've had the laptop for 4+ years now and it still suits my purposes fine so before I go out and buy a replacement computer I'd like to try replacing the fan.  Does anyone have any info/links on how to change the fan in the VGN-SZ2XP?

Cheers

[Blencogo · Accepted solution]

Hi,

If you send me an email address by PM, I will send you the disassembly instructions.

[mike_coreit]

Just curious, was the fan swap a success?

[malinkipaul]

I couldn't get hold of a replacement fan.  I did remove the heatsink part and found lots of dust clogging up the cooling fins and stuck to the cooling fan blades.  I cleaned this up and it seems that the fan noise has significantly reduced.  Still noisier than it was when new, but usable...