HP OMEN 16-b1350TX Fan Cleaning Service | Fix Overheating #laptoprepair #kalikamicrochip #hpomen16, by Kalika Laptop Repair Centre on YouTube. 2 min 40 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 40 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Shut the laptop down, unplug the charger, and hold the power button for about 15 seconds to drain leftover charge. Work on a clean, flat table.
Turn the laptop upside down and remove every screw from the bottom panel. Keep the screws in order, since some lengths differ.
Slide a plastic pry tool into the seam along one edge and run it around the panel until the clips pop free. Lift the panel off slowly.
Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard before you touch anything else. This protects the board from shorts.
Hold each fan blade still with a finger or soft brush, then give the fan short bursts of compressed air. Do not let the blades spin freely.
Blow air through the exhaust heatsink fins at the rear and side vents until the dust breaks loose and comes out.
Brush or wipe the loose dust from the inside of the bottom panel and clear the intake grilles so air can flow again.
Reconnect the battery, set the panel back in place, and press along the edges until every clip snaps down.
Refit the screws in a cross pattern, turning each one partway before tightening them fully. Do not overtighten.
Boot the laptop and run a game or benchmark for a few minutes. Fan noise should drop and temperatures should stay lower.
Tips and common mistakes
Never let compressed air spin the fans freely, as it can damage the bearings.
Use short bursts of air and keep the can upright to avoid spraying liquid.
Skip a household vacuum, since the plastic nozzle builds static that can harm the board.
Clean every 6 to 12 months if you game often or keep the laptop on a soft surface.
Questions
Do I need to remove the heatsink to clean the fans?
No. On the Omen 16 you can reach both fans and the exhaust fins just by taking off the bottom panel. Only remove the heatsink if you plan to replace thermal paste.
Will cleaning the fans void my warranty?
Opening the bottom panel is usually fine for a dust clean, but check your HP warranty terms first. Damage caused during the process is not covered.
How do I know the fans are actually dirty?
Loud fan noise at low load, hot air from the vents and higher temperatures than usual are the common signs. A visible grey dust mat on the blades confirms it.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
