Replacing the fan
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your
working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M2x3) securing the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the fan.
4. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the fan cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Post-requisites
Replace the
base
cover.
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
Removing and installing components
After
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