If your Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15API overheats quickly, runs slowly, makes loud grinding or whirring noises, or experiences sudden shutdowns or restarts, the cooling fan may need to be replaced.
This guide walks you through replacing the fan in a Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15API, which helps regulate the device’s internal temperature and prevent overheating.
Before you begin the repair, power off the laptop and disconnect the charging adapter and any external peripherals.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 7.5 mm screw securing the optical drive.
Place the screw down safely in a container/magnet strip where it will not get lost while you are working. These screws are very small and easily misplaced.
Slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the connectors (as close to the head as possible) and lift straight up from the board to disconnect the black and gray coaxial cables from the Wi-Fi chip.
Always lift the connector straight up. Prying at an angle can break the socket off the board and permanently damage the motherboard.
Use tweezers to hold the connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.