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Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement

Introduction

The fan helps the laptop remove the heat it produces and keeps your laptop from overheating. If your computer keeps over heating you will need to replace the fan. This guide will walk you through on how to replace the fan using only a #1 Philips head screwdriver.

What you need

  1. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Make certain that the power to your laptop is off.

    • Press and slide the two buttons outwards and away from the battery.

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  2. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery away and parallel from the laptop.

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  3. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the slot.

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  5. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement, Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement, Back Panel: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the eight 6mm screws with a Philips #1 screw driver.

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  6. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift back cover from the groove on the left side of the cover next to the symbol.

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  7. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unclip the power supply by pulling the cable directly up and out of the socket.

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  8. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 3mm screws located around the edge of the fan with a Philips #1 screw driver.

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  9. Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1710 Fan Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift and pull to the left until the fan is free from the heatsink.

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Conclusion

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

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