Introduction
Use this guide to remove or replace the fan in your Dell Latitude 7410 laptop.
If your laptop overheats, or makes rattling noises when the fan is running, you might need to replace or clean it.
To replace the heatsink, follow this guide.
Tools
Parts
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Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the back cover and the frame, just below the middle right screw.
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Insert your pick between the left edge of the back cover and the frame, next to the speaker cutout.
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Slide your pick along the left edge to release the clips.
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Insert your pick between the back cover and the right display-hinge to release the first clip along the back edge.
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Slide your pick toward the left hinge until the second clip releases.
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Insert your pick between the front edge of the back cover and the frame, just to the right of the bottom left screw.
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Slide your pick toward the right edge until the front edge releases from the frame.
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Grab the black pull tab on the head of the battery connector and pull straight up to disconnect it.
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Use a spudger to press on alternating sides of the fan connector to "walk" it out of its socket.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 mm screw securing the WLAN connector cover.
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Remove the cover.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.