Replacing The Chassis Fan; Procedure; Post-Requisites - Dell XPS 8930 Service Manual

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

Procedure
1 Align the holes on the chassis fan with the rubber grommets on the chassis-fan bracket.
NOTE: Align the orientation of the chassis-fan bracket as indicated on the bracket to ensure that the chassis fan is
secured to the computer.
2 Insert the ends of the rubber grommets through the holes at each corner of the fan.
3 Align the grommets in the fan with the holes at each corner of the chassis fan bracket and pull through until they snap into place.
4 Route the chassis-fan cable through the routing guide on the bracket.
5 Align the tabs on the chassis-fan bracket with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan into position.
6 Align the screw hole on the chassis-fan bracket with the screw hole on the chassis.
7 Replace the screw that secures the chassis-fan bracket to the chassis.
8 Route the chassis-fan cable through the routing guide on the bracket.
9 Connect the chassis-fan cable to the system board.
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Post-requisites
1 Replace the VR heat sink. (if installed)
2 Replace the blower and heat-sink
3 Follow the procedure from step 9 to step 10 in
4 Replace the right-side cover.
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Replacing the chassis fan

computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"System-board components".
assembly. (if installed)
"Replacing the power-supply
Replacing the chassis fan
unit".
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