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Dell Vostro 3510 CPU Fan Replacement

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Dell Vostro 3510 CPU Fan Replacement

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When a laptop overheats, one of the biggest reasons could be that the fans died.

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      • Ensure the laptop is powered off.

      • Flip the laptop over.

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      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 1 mm screws (circled in red).

      • Loosen the two captive 1 mm screws on the back corners.

      • Keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your laptop

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      • Open up the back cover of the laptop.

      • It is much easier to open up the laptop with any type of spudger or with Jimmy.

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    4. Dell Vostro 3510 CPU Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the battery cable from the motherboard by lightly pulling on the black tape attached to the ribbon cable.

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      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 1 mm screws that secure the CPU fan.

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      • Gently pull the fan cable out of its socket.

      • Safely remove the CPU fan.

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Conclusion

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

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