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Dell Vostro 5510 Fan Replacement

What you need

  1. Dell Vostro 5510 Fan Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Power off your laptop before beginning disassembly.

    • Place the laptop so the bottom cover is facing upwards.

  2. Dell Vostro 5510 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the remaining (M2x4mm) screws with the screwdriver.

    • Loosen the two captive (M2x7.5mm) corner screws with the screwdriver.

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    • Pry open the top left corner of the cover with the opening tool.

    • Pry open the top right corner of the cover with the opening tool.

    • Pry the rest of the cover with the opening tool, working in a clockwise motion until it is completely loosened.

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    • Lift the cover to remove it from the rest of the laptop.

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    • Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

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    • Remove the two (M2x3mm) screws from the fan using the screwdriver.

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    • Lift the fan to remove it.

Conclusion

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

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