Removing A System Fan; Replacing A System Fan - Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual

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System Fans
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
Removing a System Fan
Replacing a System Fan
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return
to the computer.
NOTE: The left and right system fans are unique. They are not interchangeable.
Removing a System Fan
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your
2. Turn the computer over and open the display (see
3. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the keyboard aside.
4. Remove the cosmetic covers (see
5. Remove the top cover (see
6. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
1 left system fan
4 right system board connector
(JFAN2)
7 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3 per fan)
7. Remove the fan from the frame by removing the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
8. Lift the fan out of the computer.
Replacing a System Fan
NOTE: If the system board was replaced, be sure to reattach the microphone cable under the left fan before replacing the fan.
Computer, including removing the system battery.
Opening the
Removing the Cosmetic Covers).
Removing the Top Cover).
2 left system fan 3 left system board connector
cable (JFAN1)
5 right system fan 6 right system fan
cable
Display).