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Dell Inspiron 14-5447 Fan Replacement

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    • Flip the laptop upside down to access the battery.

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    • Remove the two black 5.70mm Phillips#0 screws on the case's back.

    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the small slit, centered between the removed screws, and pry open the back cover

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    • Remove the two 5.70mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the battery in place on its left side .

    • Treat the battery with care - puncturing or bending may cause damage to the battery and may result in fire or injury.

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    • Use the black, plastic flap on the left side to pull the battery out.

    • Slowly lift the flap up and the battery should slide out.

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    • Locate the fan system in the top right corner.

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    • Look along the wide line of white cable until you find the tab insert.

    • Remove the thick white cable crossing over the fan, using the blue spudger shown, to flip the securing flap holding down the cable.

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    • Move the cable over to the side to reveal the fan screws.

    • Remove the two black 5.70 mm screws from the fan.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the small cable attached to the fan.

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    • Using the opening tool, pry the fan out.

    • Remove the fan slowly to prevent damage to any wires or cables connected to the device.

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    • Now that the fan is removed, be sure to clean the area under the fan to prevent overheating.

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

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