Installing The Processor Fan - Dell P46E Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the three screws (M2x4) that secure the processor fan to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
3. Lift the processor fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the processor 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 processor fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
44 Removing and installing components