26
Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts
Heat Exchanger/Fan Removal
Figure 20. Heat Exchanger/Fan Components
Cable
1
2
Fan
3
Heat exchanger
4
5-mm screws (2)
To remove the heat exchanger/fan (see Figure 19), perform the following steps:
1.
Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the heat exchanger.
2.
Disconnect the fan cable from connector JP17 on the system board.
3.
Remove the heat exchanger/fan.
4.
Inspect the two thermal pads on the bottom of the heat exchanger and replace
them if necessary.
To remove the heat exchanger/fan without removing the palmrest assembly, perform
the following steps.
1.
Remove the two 5-mm screws securing the heat exchanger.
2.
Disconnect the fan cable from connector JP17 on the system board.