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Dell Latitude E6420 Fan Replacement

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If the fan isn't working properly, the laptop can overheat. This guide will show users how to replace the fan.

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    • Push the tabs on the left and right of the battery out towards the edge of the case.

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    • While still pushing in the tabs, using your pinky finger, lift the battery out of the laptop.

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    • Push the button in on the CD/DVD drive to eject the drive.

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    It is unnecessary to remove the CD/DVD drive to remove the keyboard.

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    • Slide the drive out of the laptop.

    • When removing the drive, keep it flat to prevent damage to anything inside the laptop.

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    • Using the screwdriver, remove seven 4mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Using the screwdriver, remove two 9mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

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    It is unnecessary to remove the 4mm Philips #1 screws to remove the keyboard

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    • Gently lift the back plate off of the laptop making sure all of the tabs on the inside perimeter of the back plate are unhooked before lifting.

    • Be careful when removing the backplate. Lifting the backplate while the tabs are still hooked in will result in broken tabs.

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    Additionally, it is unnecessary to remove the bottom cover to remove the keyboard.

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    • Using the screwdriver, remove four 10mm Phillips #0 spring screws from the fan assembly.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to unclip the connector.

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    • Lift the fan out of the laptop.

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

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