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Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement

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This guide requires a Phillips #00 screwdriver

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the laptop from the power adapter and turn the power off.

    • Failure to unplug laptop before proceeding could result in risk of electric shock!

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  2. Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the battery-lock tab and hold.

    • Flip the battery away from the chassis to remove it.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement, Fan 2: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement, Fan 2: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Undo the two screws on the fan cover labeled "F2"

    • These screws will remain in the panel

    • Remove cover plate.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 6mm screw holding the fan in place.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 9100 Fan 2 Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the handle up.

    • Use the handle to pull the fan away directly up, away from case.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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