Question Installing non laptop fan on Laptop MotherBoard.

Jun 6, 2021
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Is there a chance for me to install a non laptop fan on my laptop motherboard with an rPGA989 socket?? core i5, model Lenovo Z580
 
Jun 6, 2021
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The plan is to turn the obsolete laptop into a light weight desktop, since the cpu dies are exposed, I figured I'd get good cooling if I installed a desktop oriented one. Could I do it if I figure out an independent power supply for the fan?
 

COLGeek

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Assuming you are talking about cooling the CPU (and possibly GPU), a laptop motherboard is going to lack the mounting holes to mount the heatsink like those found on a desktop motherboard.

There really isn't much feasibility to your plan. Sorry.