Dell Latitude 3380 Fan Replacement

Written By: Dami Olowoye
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Dell Latitude 3380 Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, we will be showing you how to replace the fan setup within the Dell Latitude 3380.

The fan is an important part of the laptop as it helps keep all the parts cool which prevents overheating. When a part is overheated, it will not perform as well as it should.

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    • Turn the laptop over so that the back is facing up.

    • Remove the nine 3 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Use an opening tool to pry the back cover away from the laptop.

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    • Remove the two 5 mm screws from the fan using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Loosen the four captive screws on the heatsink using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the heatsink from the motherboard.

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    • Using tweezers, loosen the power connector from the fan to the motherboard, fully disconnecting the fan.

Conclusion

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

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