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Dell Inspiron N4010 Fan Replacement

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    • Make sure the laptop is not plugged into any wall outlets or the charger

    • Unlock the battery by sliding the right-hand switch to the right.

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    • While holding the left-hand switch to the left position, pull the battery away from the laptop.

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    • The battery is now fully removed and the laptop will not power on without it.

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    • Using the #0 Philips head, unscrew the indicated screw.

    • Carefully pull the RAM cover up and away.

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    • Unscrew the indicated 5.7mm screw beneath the RAM Cover.

    • Remove another screw above the battery release tab

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    • Using a thin plastic tool (such as a guitar pick or spudger) at the top of the keyboard just above the F7 key, gently pry the keyboard away.

    • Move the spudger to either end at the top of the keyboard to fully undo all plastic clips.

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    • Carefully tip the keyboard upwards and pull it slightly away from the body of the laptop.

    • Be careful not to put stress on the ribbon cable below.

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    • Carefully unclip the ribbon cable by tipping the keyboard towards the screen.

    • The keyboard is now completely disconnected.

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    • Remove the indicated 5.7mm screws.

    • Remove the smaller 3mm screws from underneath the battery compartment.

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    • With a plastic spudger, pry away the silver top cover from the black casing.

    • Move the tool to the right and left along the seams to fully disconnect the cover.

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    • Disconnect the indicated ribbon cables underneath where the keyboard sits.

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    • Lift the cover upwards and away from the body of the laptop, after removing the optical drive and unscrewing the three screws on the right

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    • Peel back the yellow tape to expose the ribbon connector.

    • Unplug the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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    • Unplug the 3-wire connector from the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the indicated 5.6mm screws with the #0 Phillips Head Screwdriver.

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    • Remove the fan from the device.

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

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