Dell Latitude 7310 How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink Fan Assembly

By Ricardo on July 24, 2024 · 1:24 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink Fan Assembly on your Latitude 7310 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 7310 Heatsink Fan Assembly.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

Latitude 7310 Heatsink Fan Assembly

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Latitude 7310 Heatsink Fan Assembly

Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 7310 Heatsink Fan Assembly

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).

Step 2

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).
Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 3

Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 4

Remove the heat shield.

Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 5

Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 6

Disconnect the cooling fan cable.

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink Fan (4 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 7

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink Fan (4 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 8

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.