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Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement

Introduction

This guide helps replace the fan if the computer is overheating. This will require a fan replacement.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the laptop is off and unplugged before starting this step.

    • Locate the battery on the underside of the laptop.

    • Push the two battery clips following the direction of the arrows.

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  2. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push upward from the base of the battery.

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  3. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull battery away from computer until it is fully removed.

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  4. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 10 2.5x5 mm screws from the base of the laptop.

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  5. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the final 2.5x5 mm screw attached to the cover.

    • This screw is "captive" and does not detach from the cover. Make sure the screw is fully unscrewed before attempting to remove the cover.

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    • Remove the cover from the laptop.

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    • Unscrew the 2.5x5 mm screw inside the RAM compartment.

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    • Remove the disk drive from the side of the computer.

    • There is no need to press the button, the drive will come out.

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    • Unscrew the two 2x3 mm screws inside the disk drive compartment.

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    • Flip the computer over, and open the laptop.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to begin to remove the keyboard.

    • Use your hands to finish separating the keyboard from the laptop.

    • This can be a bit challenging, but it will come loose.

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  12. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the black clip from the tan connection for the keyboard.

    • Pull the the connection away from the clip.

    • Move the keyboard away from the laptop.

    • With the keyboard removed, consider this opportunity to more freely clean it out with some compressed air.

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    • Lift the black clips from the tan connections for all 3 locations marked.

    • Remove the connections from the clips.

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  14. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the five 2.5x5 mm screws.

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    • Use plastic opening tools to remove base cover.

    • Use your hands to fully remove cover from the base.

    • This may be difficult, but it is possible.

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    • Disconnect the two cables that connect the speaker and the fan.

    • These can just be pulled out, they do not have clips.

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  17. Dell Inspiron N4110 Fan Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable over the screw to reveal it. Flip up the latch and pull gently on the ribbon to remove it from the connector.

    • Unscrew the 2.5x5 mm screw from the fan.

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    • Pull up and remove the fan from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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Wow! What a great guide. Really made the job easier. Thanks!!!

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