Replacing The Fan Assembly - Dell LATITUDE E6400 XFR Service Manual

4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
5. Lift the fan straight up to remove it.

7.2 Replacing the Fan Assembly

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Insert the fan.
2. Align the screws holes in the fan with the screw holes in the base assembly.
3. Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the fan to the base assembly.
4. Align the gasket on the fan cable to the cutout in the base chassis and slide into place.
5. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
6. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel).
7. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
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