Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 Fan Replacement

ID: 155341

Description: This is the Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 fan r...

Steps:

1. Remove the eight M2 5mm screws that secure the base cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base closer to the hinges.
3. Do not attempt to remove the three captive screws! You need only to loosen them. They're supposed to stay on the base cover.

4. Carefully pry the base cover using an iFixit opening tool in the crevice near the hinges. Guide the pick along the edges and slightly lift upwards as you go along.
5. Do not start from the speaker end of the edges when opening, or you may cause further damage to your device!

6. Carefully remove the base cover from the laptop.

7. Gently remove the I/O cable.

8. Remove the fan cable from the motherboard.

9. Remove two 3 mm screws that secure the fan using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

10. There is a little piece of tape/sticker on the fan that connects it to the heat sink. Gently remove this.
11. Lift the fan off the palm rest assembly.