Installing The Left Fan - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

Steps
1. Disconnect the left fan cable from the system board.
2. Remove the screw (M1.6x4) and the two screws (M2x4) that secure the left fan (FAN2) to the system board and palm-rest and
keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the left fan (FAN2) off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the left fan

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the left fan (FAN2) and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
28 Removing and installing components