Fan; Removing The Fan - Dell Inspiron 5400 2n1 Service Manual

Steps
1. Remove the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Turn the solid-state drive bracket at an angle of 180 degrees.
3. Insert the solid-state drive bracket into the other solid-state drive bracket slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Replace the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
6. Slide the solid-state drive firmly into the solid-state drive slot at an angle.
7. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
8. Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive thermal bracket with the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
9. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover.
2. Follow the procedure in

Fan

Removing the fan

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
After working inside your computer.
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