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To access the fan you will have already removed the back panel of the laptop.
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Remove all nine 5mm Phillips head screws from the back cover using #0 Phillips head.
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Gently use a spudger to pull the cover away from the rest of the laptop. The cover will come off after you use the tool on two or three sides.
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After taking off the back panel, you will see the battery located at the bottom of the computer system. It's black and is clearly labeled "dell battery".
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Locate the battery at the bottom of the computer and remove the four 3mm screws with a Phillips #0 head that hold the battery down.
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Remove the Solid State Drive wire from the battery clip by detaching the wire.
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This can be done by gently pulling the connector away from the battery clip.
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Remove the battery from the computer system by gently lifting it from the side.
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Locate the cooling fan.
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The cooling fan is the curved metal piece in the top center of the laptop, opposite the battery.
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Using your fingernail, unplug the white power cable connector to the right of the cooling fan by pushing it away from the port.
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Remove the four 3mm screws using a Phillips #0 head.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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