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Dell Inspiron 13-7352 Cooling Fan Replacement

Introduction

The cooling fan keeps the devices internal components from overheating during operation. It is located in the rear center of the base next to the exhaust vent.

What you need

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    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and unplug it from the outlet.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten 7.5mm screws that securing the back panel.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry up and loosen the back panel.

    • Remove the back panel.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws securing the battery.

    • Unclip the hard drive wire from the battery.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 13-7352 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the battery from the rest of the device.

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    • Remove the cord that runs from system board to the I/O board.

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    • Remove the 3mm and 4mm screws holding down fan with the Phillips #0 head.

    • Disconnect the fan wire from the system board.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 13-7352 Cooling Fan Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the fan from the rest of the device by picking up a single side and separating it from device.

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Conclusion

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

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