Removing The Fan; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 3480 Service Manual

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Prerequisites

Remove the base cover.
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Procedure

1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2 Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the fan to the palm rest and keyboard board assembly.
3 Remove the display cable from the routing guides on the fan.
4 Lift the fan off the palm rest and keyboard board assembly.
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