Installing The System Fan - Discrete - Dell Vostro 5401 Service Manual

3. Peel the adhesive tape, and unroute the I/O cable.
4. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the system fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Slide and lift the system fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the system fan - discrete

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The figure indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Slide and place the system fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the system fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the two (M2x2) screws to secure the system fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Connect the system fan cable to the system board.
5. Route the I/O cable underneath the system fan and connect it to the system board.
48 Disassembly and reassembly