Removing The Chassis Fan; Replacing The Chassis Fan - Dell Inspiron Zino Service Manual

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Chassis Fan
Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual
Removing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan
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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 Chassis Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the top cover (see
3. Remove the top bracket (see
4. Remove the I/O bezel (see
5. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the connector on the system board.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the I/O bracket.
7. Lift the chassis fan away from the computer.
1 chassis fan cable connector
3 chassis fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the I/O bracket.
Begin.
Removing the Top Cover).
Removing the Top Bracket).
Removing the I/O Bezel).
2 screws (4)
Begin.