Removing The Fan - Dell XPS L701X Service Manual

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Dell™ XPS™ L701X Service Manual
Removing the Fan
Replacing the 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 Fan
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the battery (see
3. Remove the module cover (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Follow the instructions in
6. Remove the optical drive (see
7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
8. Remove the keyboard (see
9. Remove the display assembly (see
10. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see
11. Remove the bluetooth card (see
12. Follow the instructions from
13. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
14. Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector.
15. Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover.
16. Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.
17. Move the AC-adapter cable away from the fan.
18. Lift the fan away from the top cover.
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
If you remove the fan from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink.
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 Module
Removing the Memory
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Removing the Optical
Removing the Palm-Rest
Removing the Keyboard).
Removing the Display
Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
Removing the Bluetooth
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