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BearOfaTime , (edited )

It may not boot if you simply remove it. Often a laptop POST will check for the fan at boot.

Replace it. You can probably find one on eBay for a few dollars.

I recently replaced one in a 10+ year old Thinkpad for $10

Edit: Though I admire your ingenuity and commitment with the giant heat sink idea!

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