Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement
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Zu Schritt 1 der AnleitungThis guide will walk through all the necessary steps in order to replace the fan for the Dell Vostro 3550. A common problem that would require the device owner to replace their fan is if a fan blade breaks due to a piece of debris that entered the fan mechanism. This can often be determined if the fan is making loud and unusual noises as the computer is running.
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Turn the laptop right side up. Open the display to reveal the keyboard.
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Use the metal spudger to pry the keyboard upward from the base. Make sure to pop each of the three clips keeping the keyboard in place.
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Lift the black tab on the keyboard cable connector upwards to release the cable.
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Remove the three 7mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the access panel to the base of the computer.
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Lift the access panel up at an angle and remove it from the computer.
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Remove the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the hard drive to the system.
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Lift up the hard drive at an angle from the system and remove.
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Remove the four 5mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.
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Remove the five 7mm Phillips #0 screws fastening the aluminum side panels to the laptop.
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Turn the computer over and open the screen.
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Remove the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws to the far right and far left of the motherboard casing.
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Remove the small ribbon cable connected to the left side of the casing.
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Repeat this step for the three remaining ribbon cables on the casing.
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Use the metal spudger to release the palmrest assembly from the rest of the laptop.
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Lift off the palmrest assembly to reveal the motherboard.
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Remove the small cable connecting the motherboard to the rest of the computer.
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Remove the ribbon cable at the far left that is connecting the motherboard to the screen.
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Remove the seven 5mm Phillips #0 screws that are fastening the motherboard to the casing.
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Lift upwards on the motherboard to remove it from the laptop casing.
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Remove the four 5mm Phillips #0 screws that are holding the fan down onto the motherboard.
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Remove the three brass 8mm Phillips #0 screws fastening the heatsink to the motherboard.
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Gently lift the fan assembly and heatsink away from the motherboard, and put it down onto a flat surface.
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Once placed down, flip the fan casing upside down to expose the bottom shell of the fan.
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Grab the shell of the fan and pull upwards.
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Rest the shell of the fan on its hinge to reveal the blades of the fan.
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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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