Installing The System Fan - Dell Latitude 9420 Service Manual

4. Lift the system fan off the palm-rest assembly.

Installing the system fan

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the system fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align and place the system fan onto the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the two (M1.6x2.5) screws that secure the system fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Connect the system fan cable to the connector on the system board.
4. Adhere the single piece of tape securing the system fan cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Install the SIM card tray.
3. Install the SD card.
4. Follow the procedure in
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in
computer.
After working inside your computer.
Before working inside your
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