Dell Latitude E6420 Heatsink / Fan Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink / Fan on your Dell Latitude E6420 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Latitude E6420 Heatsink / Fan.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Latitude E6420 Heatsink / Fan

Slide the battery latches towards the outside of the laptop until they click.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery latches towards the outside of the laptop until they click.
  • Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Slide the battery latches towards the outside of the laptop until they click.Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M3 x 3mm).

Step 2

  • Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M3 x 3mm).
  • Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M3 x 3mm).Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Remove the bottom base cover screws (5 x M3 x 5mm).

Step 3

  • Remove the bottom base cover screws (5 x M3 x 5mm).
  • Lift the bottom base cover off of the laptop.
Unplug the fan.

Step 4

  • Unplug the fan.
  • Remove the heatsink screws.
  • Remove the heatsink.
Unplug the fan.Remove the heatsink screws.
Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.

Step 5

  • Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
  • Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
  • **This image is used only as an example.**

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