Fans; Removing The Right Fan - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD2 slot.
2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD2 slot.
3. Using the alignment post, place the solid-state drive thermal bracket over the solid-state drive.
4. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the system board.
5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in

Fans

Removing the right fan

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the right fan (FAN1) and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
After working inside your computer.
Before working inside your computer.
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