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Dell Inspiron 11z-1121 Fan Replacement

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The fan in a laptop is responsible for keeping the the laptop cool so that it can properly function. Without the fan the laptop can overheat or run slowly.

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    • Slide the latches outward to release the battery.

    • Pull the battery outward to remove.

    • The latches should lock in place, allowing for easy removal.

    • The battery must be removed for safety reasons when replacing other components of the laptop.

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    • Unscrew three black 1mm screws using the PH1 Phillips-head screwdriver on the bottom of the laptop around the battery.

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    • Flip the laptop over and open it to expose the keyboard.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the keyboard, starting in the upper corner and working your way around.

    • Once the keyboard is pried up, do not remove the keyboard. There is still a ribbon attaching the keyboard to the laptop.

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    • Lift the keyboard to expose the ribbon attaching the keyboard to the laptop.

    • Flip up the black retaining flap on the ZIF connector and then pull the ribbon cable away.

    • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.

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    • Start by prying the outer casing of the laptop using the plastic opening tool. Start from the bottom and work your way around the edges.

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    • Remove the outer casing to expose the motherboard.

    • Remove five .75 mm screws using a PH1 screwdriver.

    • Make sure to keep track of your screws.

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    • Remove wireless wide area network (WWAN) card by sliding it out of position.

    • Make sure the wires attached to the WWAN card are not detached when doing this step.

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    • Unscrew the two 0.9 mm screws that are holding down the screen.

    • Lift the screen up and towards yourself to detach the screen from the laptop.

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    This step is confusing. There are no screws in those holes, but there are screws further back...with wires in the way

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    • Lay the screen down and pry the left corner of the plastic casing that is located behind the screen.

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    • While holding screen, remove the motherboard by wiggling it around and pulling outwards.

    • In this step you are trying to pull the motherboard out from the VGA socket it is attached to in the back left corner of the laptop.

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    • Unscrew the two black 0.5 mm screws holding the fan in place.

    • Remove the fan by gently lifting the component upwards.

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

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