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Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement

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Time Required: 25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will give detailed instructions and photos to replace the fan inside a Dell Inspiron 15 7579. This replacement will resolve overheating issues caused directly by the fan. Hazards include exposure of the motherboard and operating with small electrical wires that cannot sustain large amounts of force.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the ten 7.9 mm screws with the Phillips PH0 screwdriver.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Insert metal spudger into a gap in between the back panel and the back of the screen.

      • Pry off the back panel using the metal spudger as a lever, and remove the back panel by lifting the rest off by hand.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the two 7.9 mm screws from the fan with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Unplug the wires from the port.

      • Be sure to pull from the plastic connector, not the wires.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 15 7579 Fan Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully lift the fan out of the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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