Replacing The Chassis Fan - Dell INSPIRON 531S Owner's Manual

2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 103).
3 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board (see "System
Board Components" on page 107).
4 Loosen and remove the screw securing the chassis fan with the chassis.
5 Slide and pull the chassis fan away from the chassis.

Replacing the Chassis Fan

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.
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2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 103).
3 Align the fan top notch with the chassis fan guide and push the chassis fan
towards the chassis.
4 Slide the chassis fan in place.
5 Tighten the screw to secure the chassis fan to chassis.
1 chassis fan
3 fan top notch
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2 screw
4 chassis fan guide
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