Lord Death: E-mail HP Technical Support ask for direction for a component such as fan a motor. They should either give you a links or send you direction with pictures. Did try this replacing your hard drive as search in HP self help section for your lap top. I am sure you will see pictures of the break down. There is this option as well. Find some with air pressure hose such a gas station just blow out your ports. You can also use a vaccum cleaner one that has suction and a blower. Such as a shop vac. Save your self from breaking down your lap top.

Fred said: They also sell air spray cans as well for cleaning electrical stuff as well.

be *VERY* careful with compressed air and computer fans, always make sure they are stopped, and if possible have something holding them from moving with the power off, some fans can be damaged when spun in reverse with the system having power.

Diane