Replacing The Fan - Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

1 fan
4 system board connector

Replacing the Fan

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Follow the instructions in
3. Align the three screw holes on the new fan with the corresponding screw holes on the system board.
4. Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the computer.
5. Connect the fan connector to the system board connector.
6. Replace the palm rest (see
7. Replace the display assembly (see
8. Replace the keyboard (see
9. Replace the hinge cover (see
10. Replace the optical drive (see
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2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3)
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Removing the Fan.
Replacing the Palm Rest).
Replacing the Display
Replacing the Keyboard).
Replacing the Hinge
Replacing the Optical
3 fan connector
Assembly).
Cover).
Drive).