Is it possible to replace just the fan and leave the heatsink on HP pavilion x 360 cd0004np

[drumond99]

hi 

can i change the pc fan without the heatsink?

because the thermal module is EOL

[erico]

If you can find a compatible fan, perhaps, but better to replace with a compatible part numbered fan.

From the Maintenance & Service guide for your laptop's model series

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06140017.pdf

Your laptop's specifications
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06034674

Your laptop's graphics solution

• NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130 (2 GB DDR3 dedicated)
• Discrete

Chapter 3, page 21, item 20 there are two compatible fan/cooling  part numbers

For use in models equipped with a discrete graphics memory subsystem

HP L18221-001
HP L36456-001

You can also use the HP PartSurfer. Search with the laptop's serial number.

https://partsurfer.hp.com/partsurfer/

Online vendor sources.

I found a L18222-001 in Finland. This source allows use of PayPal, so it is a safe purchasing source.

https://pcsystems.fi/tuuletin-hp-pavilion-x360-14-cd-14m-cd-l18221-001.html

I found a L36456-001 In Spain, which is the closest to you. It is more pricey that the other part in Finland

https://superparts.es/refrigeradores/refrigerador-portatil-hp-heatsink-l36456-001 

[drumond99]

Yeah i bought the fan only..

but my question is .. can i change the fan and maintain the heatsink.

the thermal module is a one piece with the fan and the heatsink, and its EOL.

i have the fan but in the tutorial to change it ,  i have to change the fan and the heatsink

[erico · Accepted solution]

Once you remove the fan and heatsink, look at it very carefully.

The fan and its housing are separate parts from the heatsink.

Here is a video of fan replacement with a similar laptop that may help you.