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Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

                          9 - 10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Dell Inspiron 14 5100 Disassembly
  • 2 steps
  • Fan
  • 3 steps

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Introduction

This guide will go through the process of replacing the fan for the Dell Inspiron 14 5100.

A faulty fan can cause your device to overheat due to the lack of ability to cool the device by itself.

If this guide is unnecessary, go to our device page to look for the correct guide for your situation.

What you need

Step 1

              Dell Inspiron 14 5100 Disassembly
  • Make sure to disconnect the power source to the device.
  • Remove nine screws securing the base cover of the laptop’s keyboard assembly using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
  • There are 2 sets of screws.
  • Remove the 3 captive screws.
  • Remove the 6M2*6 screws.

Make sure to disconnect the power source to the device.

Remove nine screws securing the base cover of the laptop’s keyboard assembly using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

There are 2 sets of screws.

Remove the 3 captive screws.

Remove the 6M2*6 screws.

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Step 2

  • Pry open the laptop to separate the base cover from the keyboard assembly.
  • You may use your fingertips or use plastic opening tools.

Pry open the laptop to separate the base cover from the keyboard assembly.

You may use your fingertips or use plastic opening tools.

Step 3

              Fan
  • Remove the two Phillips #0 screws securing the fan to the keyboard assembly.

Remove the two Phillips #0 screws securing the fan to the keyboard assembly.

Step 4

  • Remove the tape securing the fan cable to the motherboard.

Remove the tape securing the fan cable to the motherboard.

Step 5

  • Lift the fan and remove it from the device.

Lift the fan and remove it from the device.

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

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