This video will demonstrate the replacement procedure of a fan and heatsink for the Latitude 5410. Ensure data backup and safety measures are taken before starting. Utilize specific tools and steps to remove the battery, fan, and heat sink, ensuring proper re-installation for each component. This detailed walkthrough prioritizes safety and precision for successful laptop maintenance.
Before you begin this process, make sure to back up your data, be sure the laptop is off and disconnected from its power source and all external peripherals are removed to prevent eddy static electricity. Use an anti static wrist strap or touch a grounded metal object before handling the device.
If possible work on an anti static mat or table, you'll need a small Phillips head screwdriver, a plastic scribe and a small flat head screwdriver to complete this removal. Once you've completed the previous steps, turn the system over on its closed lid and loosen the eight captive screws securing the access panel with the system turned over on its lid.
The battery is located on the bottom right hand side of the system disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard loosen the single captive screw on the right hand side of the battery, lift the battery up and away from the laptop. The fan is located on the top right hand side corner of the system disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.
There are six screws that secure the heat sink to the motherboard unscrew. These numbered screws in the correct order, remove the three screws that secure the fan to the motherboard and lift the assembly away from the laptop to reinstall the fan and heat sink. Place them back in their original positions.
Install the three screws that hold the fan to the motherboard, install the six screws that hold the heat sink to the motherboard. Reconnect the fan cable to the motherboard.
