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Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement

Introducción

This guide will walk through all the necessary steps in order to replace the fan for the Dell Vostro 3550. A common problem that would require the device owner to replace their fan is if a fan blade breaks due to a piece of debris that entered the fan mechanism. This can often be determined if the fan is making loud and unusual noises as the computer is running.

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  1. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: paso 1, imagen 1 de 1

    • Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.

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  2. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Sliding the Battery: paso 2, imagen 1 de 1

    • Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.

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  3. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Keyboard: paso 3, imagen 1 de 3 Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Keyboard: paso 3, imagen 2 de 3 Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Keyboard: paso 3, imagen 3 de 3

    • Turn the laptop right side up. Open the display to reveal the keyboard.

    • Use the metal spudger to pry the keyboard upward from the base. Make sure to pop each of the three clips keeping the keyboard in place.

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    • Carefully lift the keyboard upward to reveal the keyboard ribbon cable.

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    • Lift the black tab on the keyboard cable connector upwards to release the cable.

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    • Pull the ribbon cable away from the connector.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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  7. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Remove the Screws: paso 7, imagen 1 de 1

    • Remove the three 7mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the access panel to the base of the computer.

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  8. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Lifting the Access Panel: paso 8, imagen 1 de 1

    • Lift the access panel up at an angle and remove it from the computer.

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  10. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Remove the Screws: paso 9, imagen 1 de 1

    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the hard drive to the system.

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  11. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Removing the Hard Drive: paso 10, imagen 1 de 1

    • Lift up the hard drive at an angle from the system and remove.

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  12. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Remove the Screws: paso 11, imagen 1 de 1

    • Remove the four 5mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  13. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Motherboard: paso 12, imagen 1 de 2 Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Motherboard: paso 12, imagen 2 de 2

    • Remove the five 7mm Phillips #0 screws fastening the aluminum side panels to the laptop.

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    • Turn the computer over and open the screen.

    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #0 screws to the far right and far left of the motherboard casing.

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    • Remove the small ribbon cable connected to the left side of the casing.

    • Repeat this step for the three remaining ribbon cables on the casing.

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    • Use the metal spudger to release the palmrest assembly from the rest of the laptop.

    • Lift off the palmrest assembly to reveal the motherboard.

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    • Remove the small cable connecting the motherboard to the rest of the computer.

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    • Remove the ribbon cable at the far left that is connecting the motherboard to the screen.

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    • Remove the seven 5mm Phillips #0 screws that are fastening the motherboard to the casing.

    • Lift upwards on the motherboard to remove it from the laptop casing.

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  20. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Fan: paso 19, imagen 1 de 2 Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement, Fan: paso 19, imagen 2 de 2

    • Flip over the motherboard to access the fan assembly.

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    • Remove the four 5mm Phillips #0 screws that are holding the fan down onto the motherboard.

    • Remove the three brass 8mm Phillips #0 screws fastening the heatsink to the motherboard.

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    • Gently lift the fan assembly and heatsink away from the motherboard, and put it down onto a flat surface.

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    • Once placed down, flip the fan casing upside down to expose the bottom shell of the fan.

    • Grab the shell of the fan and pull upwards.

    • Rest the shell of the fan on its hinge to reveal the blades of the fan.

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    • Gently pull upwards on the fan to separate the fan from the motor.

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  25. Dell Vostro 3550 Fan Replacement: paso 24, imagen 1 de 1

    • Once the fan is removed, gently push the new one onto the motor.

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Conclusión

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

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