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Graphics-Card Fan (Inspiron 400 Only)
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual
Removing the Graphics-Card Fan
Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Removing the Graphics-Card Fan
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the bottom cover (see
3. Remove the graphics-card heat sink (see
4. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to the system board.
5. Lift the graphics-card fan out of the computer.
1
screws (2)
2
Replacing the Graphics-Card Fan
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Align the screw holes on the graphics-card fan with the screw holes on the system board. Replace the two screws that secure the graphics-card fan to
the system board.
3. Replace the graphics-card heat sink (see
4. Replace the bottom cover (see
CAUTION:
Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
5. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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Removing the Bottom
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Removing the Graphics-Card Heat
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Replacing the Graphics-Card Heat
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