Chassis Fan; Removing The Chassis Fan - Dell XPS 8940 Service Manual

5. Route the power cable and data cable through the routing guides on the hard-drive assembly and connect the cables to the hard
drive.
6. Replace the screw (#6-32) that secures the hard-drive assembly to the chassis.
Next steps
1. Install the left-side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Chassis fan

Removing the chassis fan

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the chassis fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Lay the computer on the right side.
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
3. Gently pull the fan to release it from the rubber grommets.
4. Remove the fan off the chassis.
26 Removing and installing components
After working inside your computer.
Before working inside your computer.