Comments on: Taking apart Acer Aspire 4830T to replace fan

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 09 May 2020 14:41:31 +0000

Thank you for this column. I have been repairing my Acer 4830T for 10 years and just cannot let go of it. The bottom case has cracked open under the power button and I cannot find a replacement. Can I use other bottoms? Like 4830TG or? I do not know what models used this same bottom. I would really appreciate your reply very much. I cannot close the case or move it anymore and have tried different glues and now it is just taped together 🙁 Thanks!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:10:42 +0000

Thank you for these useful instructions. I had no trouble taking the laptop apart. Like Toshi, above, I also had to disconnect two more connectors before I could remove the keyboard.

But to prevent anyone else having the problem I had, the fan requires a 0000 phillips screwdriver. (all other screws are a size 0) Before I figured this out, I destroyed the heads of 2 screws. Once I had the correct size tool, the other two screws came right out. So do yourself a favor and buy a 0000 Phillips before you start.

Now that I am in this predicament, my alternative is to remove the entire motherboard so that I can access the full fan assembly including the air channel. I’ve decided that is more than I want to tackle, so I am going to put the laptop back together and take it to a repair shop.

By: Toshi

Toshi — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:57:21 +0000

It’s almost perfect procedure and most helpful guide to replace fan.
But, I had three small differences on my machine.

1) In step 9, there is NOT exist center screw in my machine.

2) Before step 19, there is TWO MORE connectors at most left side and right side.
One is in left side of the keyboard frame. It’s thin small connector.

3) Another is in center of keyboard frame. It’s left to right thick cable.
It is connected to USB port board at right side was fixed this on keyboard frame with screw.

I’m very very glad at your helpful guide.
I’ll donate a little for this.
Thank you.

By: Sayeed

Sayeed — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 05:05:21 +0000

I could remove and clean the fan of my 4830TG, but when i assembled my laptop back, it is not starting up when I power on. I can see the power light is on, fan rotating normally and USB ports also have power. But the laptop just doesn’t start up and processor light doest not light up. Can you advise how do I get my laptop started.

Thanks

By: Archie

Archie — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 06:57:51 +0000

I have a 4830TG and the bottom case near hinge is broken to the point that the broken part sticks out every time the lid is closed. Do you know where I can possibly purchase the bottom case? I don’t mine buying generic or used ones.

Thank you very much.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:14:44 +0000

Is the fan blade supposed to just pop off the motor? I’m trying to lubricate the fan in my Acer Aspire V5-571 but the blade won’t come off easily and I’m afraid to pull on it any harder. I’ve seen some say you can remove the sticker on the other side and underneath the sticker will be a rubber piece you can pop off and you can add the oil to the shaft/well that way, but there is no rubber piece to remove or any way to access the shaft this way either. Do you know how I can access the shaft or well on this particular model? My fan is making a terrible noise and until I can replace the fan entirely, I still need to be able to use my computer. Thanks!