Removing The Processor Fan; Replacing The Processor Fan - Dell Inspiron 11 Service Manual

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Processor Fan
Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Fan
Replacing the Processor Fan
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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is not covered by your warranty.
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surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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computer.
Removing the Processor Fan
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the battery (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see
4. Remove the palm rest (see
5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see
6. Remove the hard drive (see
7. Remove the memory module (see
8. Remove the palm rest bracket (see
9. Remove the screw that secures the processor fan to the computer base.
10. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector.
1 processor fan cable connector
3 screw
11. Lift the processor fan, along with the cable, off the system board.
Replacing the Processor Fan
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor fan and are ready to replace it.
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Battery).
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Palm Rest).
Removing the Hard Drive).
Removing the Memory
Removing the Palm Rest
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Module).
Bracket).
Battery) before working inside the
Speakers).