Need help cleaning my dell 1720

My laptop doesnt over heat or anything but I have had this dell inspiron 1720 for over a year now and I really would like to clean out the fans/vents. I read people's posts and they make it sound so easy to do. Well i flipped my laptop over and i look near the vents. There are no screws near the vent. I also checked my manual and it does not show you how to get to the fan without taking the complete laptop apart. Is the 1720 really this hard to get to the fan or am i overlooking something? I really don't feel like taking the screen off and then the keyboard just to get the fan.

 

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thanks crash.

 

No problem. Here is a method to access the fan: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1720/en/SM/fan.htm#wp1179839

I don't know if it's the simplest, but it should work.

 

Actually it is; it seems complicated on paper, but when you try it, you'll eventually find its easy to access it - That is, if you follow the instructions carefully and not miss a step. If you need any help I can assist you. I took photos of the insides as well if you need any.

 

If you dont mind, i would like to see some of those photos.