System Fans - Dell Inspiron 9400 Service Manual

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System Fan(s)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9400 Service Manual
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as the back panel) on the computer.
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computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
4. Remove the display assembly (see
5. Remove the palm rest (see
NOTE: This computer may have either one or two system fans, depending on the video configuration. If the video memory is integrated on the system
board rather than on a separate video card/thermal-cooling assembly, the computer has only one fan—the processor fan. The processor fan is the larger
fan, and the smaller fan (if present) is for the video card/thermal-cooling assembly (if installed).
6. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the fan(s), and then disconnect the connector(s) that connect the fan(s) to the system board.
7. Lift the fan(s) out of the computer.
1 fan for processor thermal-cooling assembly
4 fan-cable system board connector
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Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Hinge
Removing the Display
Removing the Palm Rest).
2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
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