Replacing the fan on the GPD Pocket 4 is very easy to do. We have a video showing the full process as well as a step by step guide in text below.
Remove the seven screws on the bottom of the GPD Pocket 4
Remove the two screws on the back side of the mini laptop case.
Remove the two screws holding the fan in place
We recommend using some warm air to warm up and soften the glue to make it easier to peel back the tape.
Peel back the tape on top of the fan
Use tweezers to disconnect the fan cable from the board
You can now fit the replacement fan, connect the cable, stick the tape back down, fit the fan screws. Then fit the case and fit the screws on the back and bottom.
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how to remove the battery of gps pocket 4?
We do not have a specific guide for the battery, but you can use the keyboard replacement as a rough guide of what is required for the battery. https://droix.net/knowledge-base/article/how-to-replace-the-gpd-pocket-4-keyboard/