This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the fan on an Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 or Inspiron 14 5441. Before you begin, power off your computer and disconnect all attached peripherals. Always wear ESD wrist strap while working inside the computer to prevent damage due to electrostatic discharge. If you need more information about Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 or Inspiron 14 5441, visit dell.com/support.
In this video, we show how to replace the fan in an Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 or Inspiron 14 5441. Before removing the fan, read through and follow the safety guidelines to protect your system from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. For more information about safety guidelines, see the Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 or Inspiron 14 5441 Owner’s Manual at: Dell.com/Support Before you begin, create a recovery drive and back up all data. Then, turn off the computer and disconnect all the attached peripherals.
Begin by removing the five screws and then loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Remember to remove the non-captive screws first to create the gap for prying the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Now, using your fingers, gently pry open the base cover, starting from the recesses near the hinges. Continue prying along the other sides to release the base cover and remove it. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. And turn the computer over and open the display Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.
Turn the computer back over. And disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board. Remove the three screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. To install the fan, align the fan, along with the fan cable, to the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Replace the screw to secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Then, connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
Now, connect the battery cable to the system board. Align the base cover with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and snap it into place. Tighten the two captive screws and then replace the five screws to secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. For more information about Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 or Inspiron 14 5441, visit: Dell.com/Support.
